HIGH
CVE-2019-8904
CWE-125Published: February 18, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
do_bid_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printf and file_vprintf.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-8904 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107130Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=62Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107130Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=62Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-8904
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 18, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-8904 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.