CVE-2019-11729: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 09 2019(Updated: )
Empty or malformed p256-ECDH public keys may trigger a segmentation fault due values being improperly sanitized before being copied into memory and used.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/nss | <0:3.44.0-7.el7_7 | 0:3.44.0-7.el7_7 |
| redhat/nss-softokn | <0:3.44.0-8.el7_7 | 0:3.44.0-8.el7_7 |
| redhat/nss-util | <0:3.44.0-4.el7_7 | 0:3.44.0-4.el7_7 |
| redhat/nspr | <0:4.21.0-2.el8_0 | 0:4.21.0-2.el8_0 |
| redhat/nss | <0:3.44.0-7.el8_0 | 0:3.44.0-7.el8_0 |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <60.8 | 60.8 |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <68 | 68 |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <60.8 | 60.8 |
| redhat/nss | <3.45 | 3.45 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <68 | 68 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <68.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <60.8.0 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <60.8.0 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-11729 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11729 https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-22/#CVE-2019-11729
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1728437
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0547
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4190
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1951
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-11729
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1515342
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-23/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-28/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-22/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-22/#CVE-2019-11729
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/jboss_notes
- https://hg.mozilla.org/projects/nss/rev/dabfe1160c682b4d1d19c5a7a13ab3828bb9d37f
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-21/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-21/#CVE-2019-11727
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00055.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00058.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00073.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00010.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00029.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-12
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-20
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-21/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-22/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-23/
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11729?
CVE-2019-11729 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox that can be exploited to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2019-11729 work?
The vulnerability occurs when empty or malformed p256-ECDH public keys are not properly validated and copied into memory, leading to a segmentation fault.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11729?
CVE-2019-11729 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-11729?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 68.0, Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to and including 60.8.0, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to and including 60.8.0 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2019-11729?
Update your Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox ESR, and Mozilla Thunderbird to versions 68.0.1, 60.8.1, and 68.0.1 respectively.
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