CVE-2019-13106: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 6, 2019
·
Updated

Das U-Boot versions 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4 can memset() too much data while reading a crafted ext4 filesystem, which results in a stack buffer overflow and likely code execution.

Affected Software

8 affected components
DENX U-Boot>=2016.09<=2019.04
DENX U-Boot=2019.07
DENX U-Boot=2019.07-rc1
DENX U-Boot=2019.07-rc2
DENX U-Boot=2019.07-rc3
DENX U-Boot=2019.07-rc4
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Aug 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-13106?

CVE-2019-13106 is a vulnerability in Das U-Boot versions 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4 that can lead to a stack buffer overflow and likely code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-13106?

CVE-2019-13106 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-13106?

Das U-Boot versions 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4 are affected by CVE-2019-13106.

4

How can CVE-2019-13106 be exploited?

CVE-2019-13106 can be exploited by reading a crafted ext4 filesystem that causes a stack buffer overflow.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-13106?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-13106 at the following links: [Reference 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00002.html), [Reference 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00004.html), [Reference 3](https://gist.github.com/deephooloovoo/d91b81a1674b4750e662dfae93804d75).

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