CVE-2019-8905
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2019-8905 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| File Project | File | 5.35 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-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 CVE-2018-10360.
How severe is CVE-2019-8905?
CVE-2019-8905 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8905?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-8905?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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