VDB-101713 · CVE-2017-9204 · GCVE-0-2017-9204

ImageWorsener 1.3.1 imagew-util.c iw_get_ui16le out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function iw_get_ui16le of the file imagew-util.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-9204. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function iw_get_ui16le of the file imagew-util.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The iw_get_ui16le function in imagew-util.c:405:23 in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read and SEGV) via a crafted image, related to imagew-jpeg.c.

The bug was discovered 05/20/2017. The weakness was presented 05/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at blogs.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9204 since 05/22/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, 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-101710, VDB-101711, VDB-101712 and VDB-101714 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

05/20/2017 🔍
05/22/2017 +2 days 🔍
05/23/2017 +1 days 🔍
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05/23/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/07/2022 +2024 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: b45cb1b665a14b0175b9cb1502ef7168e1fe0d5d
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9204 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9204
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101713
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-9204 - Imageworsener Project - Imageworsener - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/23/2017 13:05
Updated: 12/07/2022 09:03
Changes: 05/23/2017 13:05 (58), 10/02/2020 16:17 (2), 12/07/2022 09:03 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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