CVE-2019-14296 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 27 Jul 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted UPX packed file due to a buffer overflow in the unpacking routine.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2019-14296?

CVE-2019-14296 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

canUnpack in p_vmlinx.cpp in UPX 3.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SEGV or buffer overflow, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted UPX packed file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Upx Upx.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14296?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2019-14296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14296, GHSA-528r-q74g-hxwp, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-14296.