CVE-2019-9169: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 26 2019(Updated: )
GNU glibc is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by a buffer over-read flaw in the proceed_next_node function in posix/regexec.c. By sending a specially-crafted argument using a case-insensitive regular-expression match, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU glibc | <=2.29 | |
| Netapp Cloud Backup | ||
| NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility | ||
| Netapp Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | ||
| McAfee Web Gateway | >=7.7.2.0<7.7.2.21 | |
| McAfee Web Gateway | >=7.8.2.0<7.8.2.8 | |
| McAfee Web Gateway | >=8.0.0<8.1.1 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =19.10 | |
| IBM Security Verify Access | <=10.0.0 | |
| debian/glibc | 2.31-13+deb11u11 2.31-13+deb11u10 2.36-9+deb12u8 2.36-9+deb12u7 2.40-3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107160
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=34140
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=34142
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10278
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-04
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190315-0002/
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24114
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git;a=commit;h=583dd860d5b833037175247230a328f0050dbfe9
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54823184
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4416-1/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10278
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-9169
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=583dd860d5b833037175247230a328f0050dbfe9
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/157800
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6538418 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-9169
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-9169
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9169
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9169
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9169?
CVE-2019-9169 is a vulnerability in the GNU C Library that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9169?
The severity of CVE-2019-9169 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2019-9169?
The affected software products include IBM Security Verify Access, GNU glibc, Netapp Cloud Backup, NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility, Netapp Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage, and McAfee Web Gateway.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-9169 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-9169 vulnerability, apply the appropriate security patches provided by the vendor. For GNU glibc, update to version 2.31-13+deb11u7 or 2.37-12.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-9169?
For more information about CVE-2019-9169, you can visit the CVE Mitre website, the Ubuntu Security Notices page, or the NIST National Vulnerability Database.
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