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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | file | 1:5.35-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | file | 1:5.35-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | file | 1:5.35-3 | — |
| Debian 8 | file | 1:5.22+15-2+deb8u5 | DLA-1698-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | file | 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.2 | USN-3911-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | file | 1:5.25-2ubuntu1.2 | USN-3911-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 | file +1 | 5.32-7.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0571-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | file +1 | 5.22-10.12.2 | SUSE-SU-2019:0839-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | file +1 | 5.22-10.12.2 | SUSE-SU-2019:0839-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | file | 5.22-10.12.2 | SUSE-SU-2019:0839-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | file | 5.22-10.12.2 | SUSE-SU-2019:0839-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | file | 5.40-1.14 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10755-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.0 | file +1 | 5.32-lp150.6.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:0345-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
Show 13 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.10 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.9 | file | 5.36-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.8 | file | 5.32-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.7 | file | 5.32-r1 | — |
Advisories 6
- USN-3911-1 file vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-1698-1 file - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:0345-1 Security update for file SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:0571-1 Security update for file SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:0839-1 Security update for file SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10755-1 file-5.40-1.14 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://bugs.astron.com/view.php?id=65
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190228 [SECURITY] [DLA 1698-1] file security update mailing-list
- openSUSE-SU-2019:0345 vendor-advisory
- USN-3911-1 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1197 vendor-advisory