GNU binutils 2.32 GNU libiberty cp-demangle.c d_count_templates_scopes resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GNU binutils 2.32. Impacted is the function d_count_templates_scopes of the file cp-demangle.c of the component GNU libiberty. The manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-9071. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU binutils 2.32 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function d_count_templates_scopes of the file cp-demangle.c of the component GNU libiberty. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in GNU libiberty, as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.32. It is a stack consumption issue in d_count_templates_scopes in cp-demangle.c after many recursive calls.

The bug was discovered 02/19/2019. The weakness was disclosed 02/24/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-9071 since 02/23/2019. 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 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236727 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0120: binutils (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0120)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (236727). The entries VDB-131146, VDB-131148, VDB-131149 and VDB-131150 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Vendor

Name

binutils

Version

2.32

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236727
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0120: binutils (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0120)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/19/2019 🔍
02/23/2019 +4 days 🔍
02/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2019 +0 days 🔍
05/16/2025 +2273 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: K02884135⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2019-9071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131147
SecurityFocus: 107147

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2019 09:36
Updated: 05/16/2025 15:53
Changes: 02/24/2019 09:36 (58), 05/12/2020 14:24 (3), 07/19/2023 11:54 (4), 07/19/2023 12:02 (1), 05/16/2025 15:53 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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