CVE-2019-14199: Integer Underflow

Published Jul 31, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Das U-Boot through 2019.07. There is an unbounded memcpy when parsing a UDP packet due to a netprocessreceivedpacket integer underflow during an udppackethandler call.

Affected Software

1 affected component
DENX U-Boot<=2019.07

Event History

Jul 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14199?

CVE-2019-14199 is a vulnerability in Das U-Boot through version 2019.07 that allows for a remote code execution (RCE) via an integer underflow in the net_process_received_packet function during an *udp_packet_handler call.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2019-14199?

The DENX U-Boot software through version 2019.07 is affected by CVE-2019-14199.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14199?

CVE-2019-14199 has a severity level of critical with a score of 9.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-14199?

Updating to a version of Das U-Boot later than 2019.07 will fix the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14199?

More information about CVE-2019-14199 can be found at https://blog.semmle.com/uboot-rce-nfs-vulnerability/ and https://gitlab.com/u-boot/u-boot.

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