GNU binutils 2.32 MIPS Option readelf.c process_mips_specific memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GNU binutils 2.32. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process_mips_specific of the file readelf.c of the component MIPS Option Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-9077. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU binutils 2.32 (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function process_mips_specific of the file readelf.c of the component MIPS Option Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in GNU Binutils 2.32. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in process_mips_specific in readelf.c via a malformed MIPS option section.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2019. The weakness was presented 02/24/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-9077 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 are known, but no exploit is available.

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). See VDB-131146, VDB-131147, VDB-131148 and VDB-131149 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Vendor

Name

binutils

Version

2.32

License

open-source

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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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

02/23/2019 🔍
02/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
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05/16/2025 +2268 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: K00056379⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-9077 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9077
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131153
SecurityFocus: 107139

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2019 09:38
Updated: 05/16/2025 15:53
Changes: 02/24/2019 09:38 (57), 05/12/2020 14:58 (3), 07/19/2023 13:10 (4), 07/19/2023 13:15 (1), 05/16/2025 15:53 (16)
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