SWFTools 0.9.2 png2swf lib/png.c png_load PNG File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SWFTools 0.9.2. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is the function png_load in the library lib/png.c of the component png2swf. Executing a manipulation as part of PNG File can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-8400. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SWFTools 0.9.2 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects the function png_load in the library lib/png.c of the component png2swf. The manipulation as part of a PNG File leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In SWFTools 0.9.2, an out-of-bounds write of heap data can occur in the function png_load() in lib/png.c:755. This issue can be triggered by a malformed PNG file that is mishandled by png2swf. Attackers could exploit this issue for DoS; it might cause arbitrary code execution.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was disclosed 05/01/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-8400 since 05/01/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100114 (openSUSE Security Update : swftools (openSUSE-2017-564)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 170033 (OpenSUSE Security Update for swftools (openSUSE-SU-2017:1230-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (100114). The entry VDB-100793 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 100114
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : swftools (openSUSE-2017-564)
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OpenVAS ID: 10928
OpenVAS Name: Debian LTS Advisory ([SECURITY] [DLA 995-1] swftools security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Advisory: 13
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CVE: CVE-2017-8400 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8400
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100792
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8400 - Swftools - Swftools - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/02/2017 00:40
Updated: 12/02/2022 17:22
Changes: 05/02/2017 00:40 (74), 09/22/2020 20:45 (5), 12/02/2022 17:22 (4)
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