CVE-2019-11484: Integer overflow in bson_ensure_space

Published Oct 29, 2019
·
Updated

Kevin Backhouse discovered an integer overflow in bsonensurespace, as used in whoopsie.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.62ubuntu0.2
0.2.62ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.64ubuntu0.2
0.2.64ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.66ubuntu0.1
0.2.66ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.68
0.2.68
ubuntu/whoopsie<0.2.52.5ubuntu0.2
0.2.52.5ubuntu0.2
Whoopsie Project Whoopsie
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10

Event History

Oct 29, 2019
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Feb 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:01 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11484?

CVE-2019-11484 is an integer overflow vulnerability in bson_ensure_space, as used in whoopsie.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-11484?

CVE-2019-11484 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-11484?

The software affected by CVE-2019-11484 includes Whoopsie Project Whoopsie and Canonical Ubuntu Linux versions 16.04, 18.04, 19.04, and 19.10.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-11484?

To fix CVE-2019-11484, it is recommended to update the affected software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11484?

For more information about CVE-2019-11484, you can refer to the following sources: [link1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172858/Ubuntu-Apport-Whoopsie-DoS-Integer-Overflow.html), [link2](https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4170-1), [link3](https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4170-2).

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