GNU binutils 2.32 readelf.c apply_relocations ELF File integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU binutils 2.32. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function apply_relocations of the file readelf.c. The manipulation as part of ELF File results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-14444. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU binutils 2.32 (Programming Tool Software). Affected is the function apply_relocations of the file readelf.c. The manipulation as part of a ELF File leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

apply_relocations in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.32 contains an integer overflow that allows attackers to trigger a write access violation (in byte_put_little_endian function in elfcomm.c) via an ELF file, as demonstrated by readelf.

The weakness was released 07/30/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at usn.ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14444 since 07/30/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-131149, VDB-131150, VDB-131151 and VDB-138536. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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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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07/30/2019 🔍
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07/31/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/16/2025 +2116 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: USN-4336-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-14444 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14444
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139026
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2019 09:29
Updated: 05/16/2025 15:53
Changes: 07/31/2019 09:29 (57), 07/16/2020 09:51 (2), 11/14/2023 10:03 (3), 05/16/2025 15:53 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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