CVE-2019-13508 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in FreeTDS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted input.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-13508?

CVE-2019-13508 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 31 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FreeTDS through 1.1.11 has a Buffer Overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13508?

It affects 2 products.

Linux distribution packages (6)
freetds SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP1All versions1.1.36-3.3.1
freetds SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP2All versions1.1.36-3.3.1
freetds SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP1All versions1.1.36-3.3.1
freetds SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP2All versions1.1.36-3.3.1
freetds openSUSE:Leap 15.1All versions1.1.36-lp151.3.3.1
freetds openSUSE:TumbleweedAll versions1.2.21-1.3

Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Freetds Freetds.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13508?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-13508 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13508 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Canonical Ubuntu Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2019-13508, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-13508, GHSA-865m-p9hx-mgvh, MGASA-2019-0319, OESA-2022-1516, OESA-2022-2075 and 6 more.

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