CVE-2019-14444: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 30, 2019
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Updated

applyrelocations in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.32 contains an integer overflow that allows attackers to trigger a write access violation (in byteputlittleendian function in elfcomm.c) via an ELF file, as demonstrated by readelf.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
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
2.35.2-22.40-22.44-3

Event History

Jul 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:17 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 30, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:48 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How does CVE-2019-14444 affect GNU Binutils?

CVE-2019-14444 affects GNU Binutils version 2.32 and earlier.

3

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.

4

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/).

5

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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