CVE-2019-14444: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 30 2019(Updated: )
apply_relocations in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.32 contains an integer overflow that allows attackers to trigger a write access violation (in byte_put_little_endian function in elfcomm.c) via an ELF file, as demonstrated by readelf.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.32 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.2 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Netapp Hci Management Node | ||
| Netapp Solidfire | ||
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-3 2.43.1-5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00078.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00004.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-39
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190822-0002/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24829
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-14444
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=e17869db99195849826eaaf5d2d0eb2cfdd7a2a7
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-14444
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-14444
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14444
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-14444
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14444?
CVE-2019-14444 is a vulnerability in GNU Binutils 2.32 that allows attackers to trigger a write access violation via an ELF file.
How does CVE-2019-14444 affect GNU Binutils?
CVE-2019-14444 affects GNU Binutils version 2.32 and earlier.
How can I fix CVE-2019-14444 in GNU Binutils?
To fix CVE-2019-14444 in GNU Binutils, update to version 2.32.51.20190813-1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-14444?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-14444 in the references provided: [sourceware.org](https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24829), [security.netapp.com](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190822-0002/), [usn.ubuntu.com](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-14444?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-14444 is CWE-190.
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