VDB-101691 · CVE-2017-9182 · BID 98678

AutoTrace 0.31.1 color.c GET_COLOR use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in AutoTrace 0.31.1. The impacted element is the function GET_COLOR of the file color.c. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-9182. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in AutoTrace 0.31.1 (Image Processing Software). This affects the function GET_COLOR of the file color.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and invalid heap read), related to the GET_COLOR function in color.c:16:11.

The bug was discovered 05/20/2017. The weakness was released 05/23/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-9182 since 05/22/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98678†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-101695, VDB-101694, VDB-101693 and VDB-101692. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

05/20/2017 🔍
05/22/2017 +2 days 🔍
05/23/2017 +1 days 🔍
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05/26/2017 +3 days 🔍
10/02/2020 +1225 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9182 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9182
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101691
SecurityFocus: 98678 - Autotrace CVE-2017-9182 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9182 - Autotrace Project - Autotrace - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/23/2017 12:59
Updated: 10/02/2020 14:07
Changes: 05/23/2017 12:59 (60), 10/02/2020 14:07 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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