VDB-130931 · CVE-2019-8379 · RHSA-2019:2332

advancecomp up to 2.0 endianrw.h be_uint32_read null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in advancecomp up to 2.0 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function be_uint32_read of the file endianrw.h. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-8379. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in advancecomp up to 2.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function be_uint32_read of the file endianrw.h. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in AdvanceCOMP before 2.1. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function be_uint32_read() located in endianrw.h. It can be triggered by sending a crafted file to a binary. It allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact when a victim opens a specially crafted file.

The bug was discovered 02/13/2019. The weakness was released 02/17/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.fedoraproject.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-8379 since 02/16/2019. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-130935. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

advancecomp

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: advancecomp 2.1

Timelineinfo

02/13/2019 🔍
02/16/2019 +3 days 🔍
02/17/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/17/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2023 +1604 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2019:2332
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-8379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130931
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2019 10:21
Updated: 07/10/2023 16:41
Changes: 02/17/2019 10:21 (57), 05/10/2020 20:58 (2), 07/10/2023 16:41 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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