CVE-2019-11059: Buffer Overflow

Published May 10, 2019
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Updated

Das U-Boot 2016.11-rc1 through 2019.04 mishandles the ext4 64-bit extension, resulting in a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

4 affected components
DENX U-Boot>=2016.11<=2019.04
DENX U-Boot=2016.11-rc1
DENX U-Boot=2016.11-rc2
DENX U-Boot=2016.11-rc3

Event History

May 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11059?

CVE-2019-11059 is a vulnerability that affects Das U-Boot 2016.11-rc1 through 2019.04 and can result in a buffer overflow due to mishandling the ext4 64-bit extension.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-11059?

CVE-2019-11059 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2019-11059 affect DENX U-Boot?

CVE-2019-11059 affects DENX U-Boot versions 2016.11-rc1 through 2019.04 by mishandling the ext4 64-bit extension, potentially leading to a buffer overflow.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-11059?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-11059 is 119.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-11059?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2019-11059 at the following links: [link1](https://git.denx.de/?p=u-boot.git;a=commit;h=febbc583319b567fe3d83e521cc2ace9be8d1501), [link2](https://github.com/u-boot/u-boot/commits/master)

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