CVE-2019-8379: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 17, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in AdvanceCOMP through 2.1. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function beuint32read() located in endianrw.h. It can be triggered by sending a crafted file to a binary. It allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact when a victim opens a specially crafted file.

Affected Software

6 affected components
AdvanceMAME AdvanceCOMP<2.1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Feb 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 10, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8379?

The severity of CVE-2019-8379 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How can CVE-2019-8379 be triggered?

CVE-2019-8379 can be triggered by sending a crafted file to a binary.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2019-8379?

The impact of CVE-2019-8379 is a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly unspecified other impact.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8379?

AdvanceCOMP version up to 2.1, Debian Linux 9.0, Fedora 35, Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7.0 are affected by CVE-2019-8379.

5

Are there any known fixes for CVE-2019-8379?

Yes, please refer to the references for the official fixes and updates for CVE-2019-8379.

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