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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SWFTools 0.9.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function png_load in the library lib/png.c of the component png2swf. The manipulation as part of PNG File leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-8401. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SWFTools 0.9.2 (Programming Tool Software). This issue 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 vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In SWFTools 0.9.2, an out-of-bounds read of heap data can occur in the function png_load() in lib/png.c:724. This issue can be triggered by a malformed PNG file that is mishandled by png2swf. Attackers could exploit this issue for DoS.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was presented 05/01/2017 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-8401 since 05/01/2017. 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 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). See VDB-100792 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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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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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 14
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CVE: CVE-2017-8401 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8401
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100793
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-8401 - Swftools - Swftools - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/02/2017 00:40
Updated: 12/02/2022 17:30
Changes: 05/02/2017 00:40 (74), 09/22/2020 20:53 (5), 12/02/2022 17:30 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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