VDB-105400 · CVE-2017-12441 · BID 100419

minidjvu 0.8 djvu File base/4bitmap.c row_is_empty out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in minidjvu 0.8. This impacts the function row_is_empty of the file base/4bitmap.c of the component djvu File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-12441. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in minidjvu 0.8. This vulnerability affects the function row_is_empty of the file base/4bitmap.c of the component djvu File Handler. 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. CVE summarizes:

The row_is_empty function in base/4bitmap.c:274 in minidjvu 0.8 can cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted djvu file.

The bug was discovered 08/07/2017. The weakness was published 08/17/2017 by qflb.wu as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-12441 since 08/04/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 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 100419†). Similar entries are available at VDB-105401, VDB-105402, VDB-105403 and VDB-105404. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

08/04/2017 🔍
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08/17/2017 +10 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: qflb.wu (qflb.wu)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12441 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105400
SecurityFocus: 100419 - minidjvu CVE-2017-12441 Denial of Service Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2017 08:49
Updated: 06/23/2024 02:32
Changes: 08/18/2017 08:49 (61), 11/07/2019 16:13 (4), 01/09/2021 13:57 (3), 06/23/2024 02:32 (23)
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Cache ID: 216:D46:103

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