CVE-2019-14249: Divide by Zero
Published Jul 24, 2019
·Updated
dwarfelfloadheaders.c in libdwarf before 2019-07-05 allows attackers to cause a denial of service
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Libdwarf Project Libdwarf<2019-07-05
Microsoft azl3 libdwarf 0.9.0-1
Microsoft cbl2 libdwarf 0.9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14249?
The severity of CVE-2019-14249 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-14249?
To fix CVE-2019-14249, upgrade to the latest version of libdwarf released after July 5, 2019.
3
What is affected by CVE-2019-14249?
CVE-2019-14249 affects libdwarf versions prior to July 5, 2019.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2019-14249 enable?
CVE-2019-14249 enables an attacker to cause a denial of service through a specially crafted ELF file.
5
Can CVE-2019-14249 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-14249 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software processes attacker-controlled ELF files.