VDB-101519 · CVE-2017-9094 · Issue 27

ImageWorsener 1.3.1 Image imagew-gif.c lzw_add_to_dict input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageWorsener 1.3.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function lzw_add_to_dict of the file imagew-gif.c of the component Image Handler. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9094. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function lzw_add_to_dict of the file imagew-gif.c of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The lzw_add_to_dict function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted image.

The bug was discovered 05/19/2017. The weakness was shared 05/19/2017 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9094 since 05/19/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98728†). The entry VDB-101518 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

ImageWorsener

Version

1.3.1

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 27
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-9094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101519
SecurityFocus: 98728 - ImageWorsener CVE-2017-9094 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/20/2017 20:57
Updated: 12/06/2022 18:16
Changes: 05/20/2017 20:57 (60), 10/15/2019 10:13 (4), 12/06/2022 18:16 (4)
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