GD Graphics Library up to 2.1.x gd_xbm.c memory corruption

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A vulnerability has been found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.1.x (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file gd_xbm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

gd_xbm.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.0, as used in certain custom PHP 5.5.x configurations, allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer under-read and application crash) via a long name.

The weakness was released 08/07/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.opensuse.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5116 since 05/29/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92078 (Fedora 22 : gd (2016-363d307082)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196528 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Libgd2 Vulnerabilities (USN-3030-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (92078). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 90632, 90642, 90728 and 90729.

Affected

  • PHP 5.5.x

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 92078
Nessus Name: Fedora 22 : gd (2016-363d307082)
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OpenVAS ID: 64535
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for gd FEDORA-2016-de6e26b8aa
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GD Graphics Library 2.2.0
Patch: github.com

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05/29/2016 🔍
06/17/2016 +19 days 🔍
07/14/2016 +27 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3030-1
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CVE: CVE-2016-5116 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2016 15:20
Updated: 09/13/2022 07:42
Changes: 08/08/2016 15:20 (65), 03/22/2019 08:05 (11), 09/13/2022 07:42 (4)
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