VDB-130991 · CVE-2019-8906 · BID 107137

libmagic 5.35 readelf.c do_core_note out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libmagic 5.35. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function do_core_note of the file readelf.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-8906. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libmagic 5.35 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function do_core_note of the file readelf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has an out-of-bounds read because memcpy is misused.

The bug was discovered 02/19/2019. The weakness was released 02/18/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.opensuse.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-8906 since 02/18/2019. 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 commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277708 (Fedora Security Update for file (FEDORA-2019-15f5147b27)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 107137†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-119310, VDB-130989, VDB-130990 and VDB-130992. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Patch: github.com

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Advisory: 2858eaf99f6cc5aae129bcbf1e24ad160240185f
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-8906 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8906
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130991
SecurityFocus: 107137 - file 'readelf.c' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/19/2019 08:16
Updated: 07/11/2023 10:02
Changes: 02/19/2019 08:16 (58), 05/11/2020 10:14 (5), 07/11/2023 09:57 (4), 07/11/2023 10:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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