CVE-2019-13106: Das U-Boot versions 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4 can memset() too much data while reading a crafted ext4 fil...
Das U-Boot versions 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4 can memset() too much data while reading a crafted ext4 filesystem, which results in a stack buffer overflow and likely code execution.
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This issue affects Das U-Boot bootloader versions 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4. A malicious ext4 filesystem could corrupt bootloader memory while being read, with likely code execution before the operating system starts. Business risk depends on whether attackers can influence boot media, update images, or storage read during boot. Exposure is most likely in embedded, appliance, or device firmware that includes affected U-Boot versions and reads ext4 content during boot or recovery. Risk is higher where removable media, field updates, recovery partitions, or supply-chain images are not tightly controlled. Treat this as high priority for affected embedded fleets because compromise can occur before normal endpoint controls run. Urgency is greatest for devices accepting removable media, field service images, or third-party firmware components. If exposure is limited to trusted, signed boot storage, urgency may be lower but still requires vendor tracking. Mitigation focus: Inventory products and firmware builds using Das U-Boot 2016.09 through 2019.07-rc4.; Check U-Boot, device-vendor, openSUSE, and Siemens guidance for applicable fixed packages or firmware.; Restrict untrusted boot media, recovery images, and field-update inputs on affected devices..
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