GNU binutils 2.32 libbfd elf.c elf_read_notes resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU binutils 2.32. Affected is the function elf_read_notes of the file elf.c of the component libbfd. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-9076. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU binutils 2.32 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function elf_read_notes of the file elf.c of the component libbfd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library (aka libbfd), as distributed in GNU Binutils 2.32. It is an attempted excessive memory allocation in elf_read_notes in elf.c.

The bug was discovered 02/19/2019. The weakness was disclosed 02/24/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-9076 since 02/23/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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.

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

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

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

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Timelineinfo

02/19/2019 🔍
02/23/2019 +4 days 🔍
02/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2019 +0 days 🔍
07/19/2023 +1606 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: K44650639
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-9076 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9076
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131152
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2019 09:38
Updated: 07/19/2023 13:02
Changes: 02/24/2019 09:38 (57), 05/12/2020 14:51 (2), 07/19/2023 13:02 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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