OpenExif 2.1.4 JPG File ExifImageFileRead.cpp ExifImageFile::readDQT memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenExif 2.1.4. This vulnerability affects the function ExifImageFile::readDQT of the file ExifImageFileRead.cpp of the component JPG File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-11116. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenExif 2.1.4. This affects the function ExifImageFile::readDQT of the file ExifImageFileRead.cpp of the component JPG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ExifImageFile::readDQT function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted jpg file.

The bug was discovered 07/30/2017. The weakness was shared 07/31/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-11116 since 07/09/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 1 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 entries VDB-104678, VDB-104680 and VDB-104681 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/09/2017 🔍
07/30/2017 +21 days 🔍
07/31/2017 +1 days 🔍
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08/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/02/2019 +823 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11116 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104679
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2017 08:49
Updated: 11/02/2019 15:51
Changes: 08/01/2017 08:49 (59), 11/02/2019 15:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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