MEDIUM
CVE-2019-8905
CWE-125Published: February 18, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 has a stack-based buffer over-read, related to file_printable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10360.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-8905 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
file_project1 product(s)
file
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/
All References (12)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107137Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00044.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00027.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00053.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107137Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=63Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00044.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3911-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-8905
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 18, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-8905 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.