MEDIUM
CVE-2019-14444
CWE-190Published: July 30, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
apply_relocations in readelf.c in GNU Binutils 2.32 contains an integer overflow that allows attackers to trigger a write access violation (in byte_put_little_endian function in elfcomm.c) via an ELF file, as demonstrated by readelf.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-14444 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/
All References (12)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00078.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-39Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190822-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24829Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00078.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-39Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190822-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24829Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4336-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-14444
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 30, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-14444 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.