VDB-138882 · CVE-2019-14296 · ID 287

UPX 3.95 p_vmlinx.cpp canUnpack memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in UPX 3.95. The impacted element is the function canUnpack of the file p_vmlinx.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-14296. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in UPX 3.95. Affected is the function canUnpack of the file p_vmlinx.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

canUnpack in p_vmlinx.cpp in UPX 3.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV or buffer overflow, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted UPX packed file.

The weakness was disclosed 07/27/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14296 since 07/27/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Productinfo

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Version

3.95

License

free

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

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Exploitinginfo

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

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/27/2019 🔍
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07/28/2019 +1 days 🔍
04/11/2025 +2084 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 287
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14296 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14296
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138882
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2019 16:35
Updated: 04/11/2025 15:35
Changes: 07/28/2019 16:35 (54), 07/14/2020 11:25 (1), 11/13/2023 11:55 (3), 11/13/2023 12:03 (1), 04/11/2025 15:35 (15)
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