RHSA-2019:3575: Low: elfutils security, bug fix, and enhancement update
The elfutils packages contain a number of utility programs and libraries related to the creation and maintenance of executable code.The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: elfutils (0.176). (BZ#1683705)Security Fix(es): elfutils: buffer over-read in the eblobjectnote function in eblobjnote.c in libebl (CVE-2019-7146) elfutils: heap-based buffer over-read in readsrclines in dwarfgetsrclines.c in libdw (CVE-2019-7149) elfutils: segmentation fault in elf64xlatetom in libelf/elf32xlatetom.c (CVE-2019-7150) elfutils: out of bound write in elfcvtnote in libelf/notexlate.h (CVE-2019-7664) elfutils: heap-based buffer over-read in function elf32xlatetom in elf32xlatetom.c (CVE-2019-7665) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3575?
The severity of RHSA-2019:3575 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:3575?
To fix RHSA-2019:3575, upgrade the elfutils packages to version 0.176-5.el8 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2019:3575 address?
RHSA-2019:3575 addresses a buffer overflow vulnerability in the elfutils package.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:3575?
The affected packages include elfutils, elfutils-debuginfo, elfutils-devel, and others.
Is RHSA-2019:3575 related to a specific operating system version?
Yes, RHSA-2019:3575 is related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.