CVE-2019-8905
published 2019-02-18CVE-2019-8905: do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than…
PriorityP416medium4.4CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCLINAL
EPSS
0.47%
38.1th percentile
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
Affected
12 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | file | < file 1:5.35-3 (bookworm) | file 1:5.35-3 (bookworm) |
| file_project | file | — | — |
| file_project | file | >= 0 < 1:5.35-3 | 1:5.35-3 |
| file_project | file | >= 0 < 1:5.35-3 | 1:5.35-3 |
| file_project | file | >= 0 < 1:5.35-3 | 1:5.35-3 |
| file_project | file | >= 0 < 1:5.35-3 | 1:5.35-3 |
| opensuse | leap | — | — |
| opensuse | leap | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.14.4MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
nvdv2.03.6LOWAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
osv6.5MEDIUM
vendor_debian6.5MEDIUM
vendor_redhat6.5MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-ffw4-28vr-p4x2: do_core_note in readelf
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2019-8905 [MEDIUM] CWE-125 GHSA-ffw4-28vr-p4x2: do_core_note in readelf
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
OSV
CVE-2019-8905: do_core_note in readelf
osv·2019-02-18·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2019-8905 [MEDIUM] CVE-2019-8905: do_core_note in readelf
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
Ubuntu
file vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2019-03-18
CVE-2019-8904 file vulnerabilities
Title: file vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in file.
It was discovered that file incorrectly handled certain malformed ELF
files. An attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or
possibly execute arbitrary code.
Instructions: In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Red Hat
file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c
vendor_redhat·2019-02-18·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2019-8905 [MEDIUM] CWE-125 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c
file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
A vulnerability was found in the "File" project where a stack-based buffer over-read exists in the do_core_note function within readelf.c of libmagic.a, by using a specially crafted file the attacker could access sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Statement: This vulnerability is rated as Moderate severity because it allows a stack-buffer over-read in the do_core_note funtion within readelf.c in libmagic.a. This issue, realted to file_printable, may lead to application crashes or exposure of sensitive information.
Package: file (Red Hat Enterpris
Debian
CVE-2019-8905: file - do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer ov...
vendor_debian·2019·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2019-8905 [MEDIUM] CVE-2019-8905: file - do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer ov...
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 1:5.35-3)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 1:5.35-3)
forky: resolved (fixed in 1:5.35-3)
sid: resolved (fixed in 1:5.35-3)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 1:5.35-3)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2019-8905 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c
bugzilla·2019-02-20·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2019-8905 [MEDIUM] CVE-2019-8905 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c
CVE-2019-8905 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/file/file/commit/d65781527c8134a1202b2649695d48d5701ac60b
References:
https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63
http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2019/CVE-2019-8905.html
Discussion:
Created file tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1679182]
Bugzilla
CVE-2019-8905 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2019-02-20·CVSS 4.4
CVE-2019-8905 [MEDIUM] CVE-2019-8905 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c [fedora-all]
CVE-2019-8905 file: stack-based buffer over-read in do_core_note in readelf.c [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple suppo
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107137https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00044.htmlhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107137https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00044.htmlhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/
2019-02-18
Published