# CVE-2019-8907: libmagic1: do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corr...

CVE-2019-8907 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by file 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2, released February 17, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8907
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0347
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 17, 2019

## Description

do_core_note in readelf.c in libmagic.a in file 5.35 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | file Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2 | [file 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-file-1-5.32-2ubuntu0.2.md) | Feb 17, 2019 |
| Linux | libmagic-mgc Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2 | [libmagic-mgc 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libmagic-mgc-1-5.32-2ubuntu0.2.md) | Feb 17, 2019 |
| Linux | libmagic1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2 | [libmagic1 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libmagic1-1-5.32-2ubuntu0.2.md) | Feb 17, 2019 |

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