CVE-2019-8904
First published: Mon Feb 18 2019(Updated: )
do_bid_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printf and file_vprintf.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/file | 1:5.35-4+deb10u2 1:5.35-4+deb10u1 1:5.39-3+deb11u1 1:5.44-3 1:5.45-2 | |
| File Project File | =5.35 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| =5.35 | ||
| =16.04 | ||
| =18.04 | ||
| =18.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107130
- https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=62
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-8904
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/76c55eae2f9b0b378332762f6dce544d05eb24d7
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/94b7501f48e134e77716e7ebefc73d6bbe72ba55
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-8904
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-8904
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8904
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-8904
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8904?
CVE-2019-8904 is a vulnerability in libmagic.a in file 5.35 that allows for a stack-based buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2019-8904?
CVE-2019-8904 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes file 5.35 on Ubuntu Linux 16.04, Ubuntu Linux 18.04, Ubuntu Linux 18.10, and Debian.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-8904?
Yes, the remedy for CVE-2019-8904 is to update file to version 1:5.35-3 on Ubuntu and to versions 1:5.35-4+deb10u2, 1:5.35-4+deb10u1, 1:5.39-3+deb11u1, 1:5.44-3, or 1:5.45-2 on Debian.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8904?
More information about CVE-2019-8904 can be found at the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107130, https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=62, https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/
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