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CVE-2019-25085: GNOME gvdb gvdb-builder.c gvdb_table_write_contents_async use after free

A vulnerability was found in GNOME gvdb. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function gvdb_table_write_contents_async of the file gvdb-builder.c. The manipulation leads to use after free. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The name of the patch is d83587b2a364eb9a9a53be7e6a708074e252de14. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-216789 was assigned to this vulnerability.

MediumCVSS 6.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a memory safety flaw in GNOME gvdb. The provided record says it can be initiated remotely, but the CVSS vector requires user interaction and rates impact as limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item. It has a real memory-safety impact, but available evidence does not show active exploitation, and affected version detail is incomplete.

Technical view

CVE-2019-25085 is a CWE-416 use-after-free in gvdb_table_write_contents_async in gvdb-builder.c. CVSS 3.1 score is 6.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. Sources identify GNOME gvdb and patch commit d83587b2a364eb9a9a53be7e6a708074e252de14; affected versions are not specified.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where GNOME gvdb or software built from vulnerable gvdb sources is present. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, distributions, or dependent applications.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are affected version ranges, downstream package mapping, and exploit evidence. Validate by source diff or package advisory rather than assuming all gvdb deployments are vulnerable.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply GNOME gvdb patch commit d83587b2a364eb9a9a53be7e6a708074e252de14 where applicable.
  • Check GNOME or distribution package guidance for fixed builds.
  • Prioritize systems where gvdb is exposed through user-driven content handling.
  • Track downstream advisories because affected version ranges are not provided.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and builds that include GNOME gvdb.
  • Compare installed source or package builds against the referenced patch commit.
  • Confirm whether downstream packages document this CVE as fixed.
  • Review exposure paths requiring user interaction with gvdb-backed functionality.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
5

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-25085Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
GNOMEgvdbn/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-416

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Use After Free

Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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