CVE-2019-14468 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 1 Aug 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the GnuCOBOL compiler allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted COBOL source code.

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-2019-14468?

CVE-2019-14468 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 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

GnuCOBOL 2.2 has a buffer overflow in cb_push_op in cobc/field.c via crafted COBOL source code.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14468?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnucobol Project Gnucobol.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14468?

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-2019-14468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14468, GHSA-v4m6-985p-53p6, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-14468.