GNU binutils 2.32 readelf.c apply_relocations ELF File memory corruption

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU binutils 2.32 (Programming Tool Software). Affected is the function apply_relocations of the file readelf.c. The manipulation as part of a ELF File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Integer Overflow). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 07/30/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14444 since 07/30/2019. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/31/2019).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: ≈5.5
VulDB Temp Score: ≈5.5
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Class: Memory corruption / Integer Overflow (CWE-190)
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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07/30/2019 Advisory disclosed
07/30/2019 +0 days CVE assigned
07/31/2019 +1 days VulDB entry created
07/31/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateVendor: gnu.org
CVE: CVE-2019-14444 (🔒)Created: 07/31/2019 09:29 AM
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