Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File Project | File | 5.35 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107130Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=62ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107130Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=62ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8904?
CVE-2019-8904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-8904?
CVE-2019-8904 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: File Project File, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.