CVE-2019-8379: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sun Feb 17 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in AdvanceCOMP through 2.1. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function be_uint32_read() 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2332
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00034.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J23C6QSTJMQ467KAI6QG54AE4MZRLPQV/
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/null-pointer-dereference-vulnerability-in-the-function-be_uint32_read-advancecomp/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/advancemame/bugs/271/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1708562
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://github.com/amadvance/advancecomp/commit/7894a6e684ce68ddff9f4f4919ab8e3911ac8040
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-8379
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1708561
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J23C6QSTJMQ467KAI6QG54AE4MZRLPQV/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8379?
The severity of CVE-2019-8379 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can CVE-2019-8379 be triggered?
CVE-2019-8379 can be triggered by sending a crafted file to a binary.
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.
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.
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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