Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in elfutils Package - CVE-2019-18310
Summary
ALPINE-CVE-2019-18310: A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 MS3000 Migration Server (All versions). Affects elfutils versions < 0.175-r0. Fixed in 0.175-r0. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elfutils package is a collection of utilities for handling ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files, which are commonly used in Unix-like operating systems. It provides tools for inspecting, manipulating, and creating ELF files, making it essential for developers and system administrators. However, a vulnerability has been identified that could allow an attacker to exploit the package, leading to potential service disruptions.
Vulnerability Detail
A vulnerability has been identified in the SPPA-T3000 MS3000 Migration Server, affecting all versions of the elfutils package. An attacker with network access to the MS3000 Server could trigger a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition by sending specifically crafted packets to port 7061/tcp. This vulnerability is independent of CVE-2019-18311. The attacker must have network access to the MS3000 to exploit this vulnerability. At the time of the advisory publication, no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.175-r0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apk add --upgrade elfutilsTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can restrict network access to the MS3000 Server to prevent unauthorized users from sending crafted packets. This can be achieved by configuring firewall rules to block access to port 7061/tcp from untrusted networks.
Conclusion
The CVE-2019-18310 vulnerability in the elfutils package poses a significant risk of Denial-of-Service attacks on the SPPA-T3000 MS3000 Migration Server. It is crucial to update to the patched version 0.175-r0 to mitigate this risk. Additionally, implementing network access controls can serve as a temporary workaround until the update is applied.
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FAQ
CVE-2019-18310 is a vulnerability in the elfutils package that allows an attacker to trigger a Denial-of-Service condition on the SPPA-T3000 MS3000 Migration Server.
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If you cannot update the package immediately, implement firewall rules to restrict access to port 7061/tcp to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
At the time of the advisory publication, no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
The CVSS score for CVE-2019-18310 is 7.5, indicating a high severity level.
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