CVE-2019-7149

elfutils: heap-based buffer over-read in read_srclines in dwarf_getsrclines.c in libdw

Published Jan 29, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in the function read_srclines in dwarf_getsrclines.c in libdw in elfutils 0.175. A crafted input can cause segmentation faults, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrated by eu-nm.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1689-1 elfutils security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-16699 A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in the function read_srclines in dwarf_getsrclines.c in libdw in elfutils 0.175. A crafted input can cause segmentation faults, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrated by eu-nm.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4012-1 elfutils vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6322-1 elfutils vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 8:38 PM
Reserved
Jan 28, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 29, 2019, 12:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:40 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 18, 2019, 12:00 AM