GNU Recutils 1.8 rec-types.c rec_type_check_enum memory corruption

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU Recutils 1.8. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rec_type_check_enum of the file rec-types.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Stack-based). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 05/01/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-11639 since 05/01/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/02/2019).

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

The issues 134297, 134298 and 134300 are related to this entry.

Vendor

• GNU

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• Recutils

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Class: Memory corruption / Stack-based (CWE-119)
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Remediation: ?Recommended: no mitigation known
0-Day Time: ?05/01/2019 Advisory disclosed
05/01/2019 +0 days CVE assigned
05/02/2019 +1 days VulDB entry created
05/02/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateCVE: CVE-2019-11639 (?)
See also: ?Created: 05/02/2019 07:01 AM
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