VDB-131249 · CVE-2019-9211 · BID 107190

GNU PSPP 1.2.0 data/sys-file-writer.c write_long_string_missing_values input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU PSPP 1.2.0. This affects the function write_long_string_missing_values of the file data/sys-file-writer.c. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-9211. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GNU PSPP 1.2.0. This issue affects the function write_long_string_missing_values of the file data/sys-file-writer.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

There is a reachable assertion abort in the function write_long_string_missing_values() in data/sys-file-writer.c in libdata.a in GNU PSPP 1.2.0 that will lead to denial of service.

The bug was discovered 02/28/2019. The weakness was shared 02/27/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-9211 since 02/27/2019. 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 commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277781 (Fedora Security Update for pspp (FEDORA-2019-817ff2201f)).

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

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

PSPP

Version

1.2.0

License

open-source

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/27/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: FEDORA-2019-817ff2201f⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-9211 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9211
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131249
SecurityFocus: 107190

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2019 07:01
Updated: 07/26/2023 08:24
Changes: 02/28/2019 07:01 (56), 05/13/2020 09:53 (2), 07/26/2023 08:24 (4)
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