ImageWorsener 1.3.0 imagew-gif.c iwgif_read_image divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageWorsener 1.3.0. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is the function iwgif_read_image of the file imagew-gif.c. This manipulation causes divide by zero. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-7962. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function iwgif_read_image of the file imagew-gif.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The iwgif_read_image function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 04/12/2017. The weakness was released 04/19/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at blogs.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7962 since 04/19/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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-99941. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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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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Patch: github.com

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04/19/2017 +7 days 🔍
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06/06/2017 +48 days 🔍
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12/01/2022 +2003 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ca3356eb49fee03e2eaf6b6aff826988c1122d93
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7962 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7962
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100261
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7962 - ImageWorsener - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2017 22:12
Updated: 12/01/2022 13:48
Changes: 04/19/2017 22:12 (67), 09/17/2020 18:35 (4), 12/01/2022 13:48 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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