Unbounded Memory Copy in U-Boot Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2019-14198

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Denx

Status
U-boot
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2019

What is CVE-2019-14198?

An issue in U-Boot through version 2019.07 allows for an unbounded memory copy due to a lack of proper length checks in the nfs_read_reply function. This vulnerability occurs during the handling of NFSv3 communication, potentially leading to unintended behavior or system exploitation when mishandled input is processed.

References

https://gitlab.com/u-boot/u-boot
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https://blog.semmle.com/uboot-rce-nfs-vulnerability/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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