AutoTrace 0.31.1 input-pnm.c pnm_load_rawpbm out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AutoTrace 0.31.1. The affected element is the function pnm_load_rawpbm of the file input-pnm.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-9159. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AutoTrace 0.31.1 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function pnm_load_rawpbm of the file input-pnm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write and SEGV), related to the pnm_load_rawpbm function in input-pnm.c:391:15.

The bug was discovered 05/20/2017. The weakness was presented 05/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at blogs.gentoo.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9159 since 05/22/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

See VDB-101660, VDB-101661, VDB-101662 and VDB-101663 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: blogs.gentoo.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9159 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9159
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101668
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9159 - Autotrace Project - Autotrace - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/23/2017 12:52
Updated: 10/02/2020 10:45
Changes: 05/23/2017 12:52 (58), 10/02/2020 10:45 (2)
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