ImageWorsener 1.3.0 imagew-pnm.c read_next_pam_token memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageWorsener 1.3.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function read_next_pam_token of the file imagew-pnm.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-7939. Local access is required to approach this attack. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function read_next_pam_token of the file imagew-pnm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The read_next_pam_token function in imagew-pnm.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 04/11/2017. The weakness was released 04/18/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7939 since 04/18/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100649 (GLSA-201706-06 : ImageWorsener: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (100649). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-99332, VDB-99333, VDB-99334 and VDB-99942. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
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Nessus ID: 100649
Nessus Name: GLSA-201706-06 : ImageWorsener: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/18/2017 +7 days 🔍
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04/19/2017 +1 days 🔍
06/06/2017 +48 days 🔍
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11/29/2022 +2001 days 🔍

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Advisory: 13
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CVE: CVE-2017-7939 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7939
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99941
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7939 - ImageWorsener - Buffer Over-Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2017 11:44 AM
Updated: 11/29/2022 03:35 PM
Changes: 04/19/2017 11:44 AM (67), 09/15/2020 08:05 AM (5), 11/29/2022 03:35 PM (4)
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