CVE-2007-2565 in ImageProcessing
Summary
by MITRE
Cdelia Software ImageProcessing allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted BMP file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2565 represents a classic denial of service flaw within the Cdelia Software ImageProcessing component that processes bitmap image files. This issue stems from inadequate input validation and error handling mechanisms within the image processing library, specifically when handling malformed or crafted bmp file structures. The vulnerability operates under the premise that an attacker can construct a specially formatted bmp file that, when processed by the vulnerable software, triggers an application crash or complete system hang.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-129, which addresses improper validation of input boundaries, and CWE-248, which covers exposure of an exception to an attacker. When the vulnerable ImageProcessing library attempts to parse the crafted bmp file, it encounters unexpected data structures or malformed headers that cause memory corruption or stack overflow conditions. The software fails to implement proper exception handling or input sanitization measures, leading to uncontrolled program termination. This flaw operates at the application layer and can be classified under the ATT&CK technique T1499.004 for network denial of service, as it specifically targets application-level vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely through crafted file delivery.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption as it can be leveraged by malicious actors to create persistent availability issues for systems processing image files. Attackers can craft malicious bmp files and distribute them through various channels such as email attachments, web downloads, or file sharing platforms, where unsuspecting users might inadvertently trigger the vulnerability upon opening or processing these files. The exploit requires user interaction to execute successfully, making it a user-assisted remote attack that can be particularly effective in social engineering campaigns. Systems running vulnerable versions of Cdelia Software ImageProcessing are at risk of experiencing complete application crashes, requiring manual restarts and potentially leading to data loss or service interruptions in environments where image processing is critical.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-2565 should focus on immediate software updates and patches provided by Cdelia Software, which would address the underlying parsing logic and implement proper input validation. Organizations should also implement network-based filtering mechanisms to block suspicious bmp file types at network perimeters, particularly in environments where image processing is not a required function. Additionally, user education programs should emphasize the importance of verifying file sources and avoiding opening attachments from untrusted sources. System administrators should consider implementing sandboxing techniques for image processing operations to contain potential crashes and prevent them from affecting core system operations. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify similar input validation flaws in other image processing libraries and multimedia applications that may be susceptible to similar attacks.