CVE-2019-9077
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.98%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9077 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GNU Binutils 2.32. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in process_mips_specific in readelf.c via a malformed MIPS option section.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GNU Binutils 2.32. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in process_mips_specific in readelf.c via a malformed MIPS option section.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.32 |
| Netapp | Element Software | All versions |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| F5 | Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.1.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00078.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107139Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-24Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190314-0003/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K00056379Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00078.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107139Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-24Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190314-0003/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24243Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K00056379Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9077?
An issue was discovered in GNU Binutils 2.32. It is a heap-based buffer overflow in process_mips_specific in readelf.c via a malformed MIPS option section.
How severe is CVE-2019-9077?
CVE-2019-9077 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9077?
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.
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