CVE-2019-13602: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q4r3-mqq6-78x5
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-191 CWE-787
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-13602 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-191: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-13602 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-13602
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q4r3-mqq6-78x5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-191: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2019-13602

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-13602, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-191: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound), where the product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An Integer Underflow in MP4_EIA608_Convert() in modules/demux/mp4/mp4.c in VideoLAN VLC media player through 3.0.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .mp4 file.

References

NVD — CVE-2019-13602 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13602
git.videolan.org/ WEB
https://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8e8e0d72447f8378244f5b4a3dcde036dbeb1491
git.videolan.org/ WEB
https://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b2b157076d9e94df34502dd8df0787deb940e938
git.videolan.org/ WEB
https://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=8e8e0d72447f8378244f5b4a3dcde036dbeb1491
git.videolan.org/ WEB
https://git.videolan.org/?p=vlc.git;a=commit;h=b2b157076d9e94df34502dd8df0787deb940e938
seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/aug/36 WEB
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/36
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201909-02
usn.ubuntu.com/4074-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4074-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4504
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00005.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00037.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00040.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00081.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00036.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00046.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109158

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13602?
CVE-2019-13602 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-191: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound).
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2019-13602?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-13602?
CVE-2019-13602 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-13602?
CVE-2019-13602 is classified under CWE-191: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) (The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-13602?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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