GraphicsMagick 1.3.16 Magick_png_malloc proper memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in GraphicsMagick 1.3.16 (Image Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function Magick_png_malloc. The manipulation of the argument proper with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The Magick_png_malloc function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 does not use the proper variable type for the allocation size, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG file that triggers incorrect memory allocation.

The weakness was disclosed 08/07/2012 by Tom Lane as Bug 844105 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3438 since 06/14/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74944 (openSUSE Security Update : GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-SU-2013:0536-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77259) and Tenable (74944).

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 74944
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-SU-2013:0536-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 72417
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: ImageMagick, ImageMagick-nox11
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 844105
Researcher: Tom Lane
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3438 (🔍)
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X-Force: 77259
Vulnerability Center: 36278 - GraphicsMagick 6.7.8-6 \x27Magick_png_malloc\x27 Improper Allocation Size Variable Allows Remote DoS, Medium
SecurityFocus: 54716 - GraphicsMagick 'png_IM_malloc()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 50090 - GraphicsMagick PNG Image Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 84323

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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/07/2021 13:21
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (64), 04/17/2017 11:32 (14), 12/07/2021 13:21 (3)
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