CVE-2019-1010180: GNU gdb All versions is affected by: Buffer Overflow - Out of bound memory access

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-1010180?

gdb: upgrade to 9.1; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-1010180 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010180 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-1010180 affect?

CVE-2019-1010180 affects gdb, leap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). GNU gdb All versions is affected by: Buffer Overflow - Out of bound memory access. The impact is: Deny of Service, Memory Disclosure, and Possible Code Execution. The component is: The main gdb module. The attack vector is: Open an ELF for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-1010180?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-1010180 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting gdb, leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GNU gdb All versions is affected by: Buffer Overflow - Out of bound memory access. The impact is: Deny of Service, Memory Disclosure, and Possible Code Execution. The component is: The main gdb module. The attack vector is: Open an ELF for debugging. The fixed version is: Not fixed yet.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2019-07-24
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: gnu · opensuse

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-24 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 09:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnu gdb UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.1

Fixed in: 9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gdb || rpm -q gdb || gdb --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gdb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gdb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

opensuse leap MITIGATE

Affected: 15.0 · 15.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-1010180?

gdb: upgrade to 9.1; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-1010180 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010180 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-1010180 affect?

CVE-2019-1010180 affects gdb, leap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). GNU gdb All versions is affected by: Buffer Overflow - Out of bound memory access. The impact is: Deny of Service, Memory Disclosure, and Possible Code Execution. The component is: The main gdb module. The attack vector is: Open an ELF for

How urgent is CVE-2019-1010180?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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