libfpx 1.3.1_p6 fpx Image f_fpxvw.cpp GetGlobalInfoProperty null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function PFileFlashPixView::GetGlobalInfoProperty of the file f_fpxvw.cpp of the component fpx Image Handler. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-12921. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libfpx 1.3.1_p6. Affected is the function PFileFlashPixView::GetGlobalInfoProperty of the file f_fpxvw.cpp of the component fpx Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

PFileFlashPixView::GetGlobalInfoProperty in f_fpxvw.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted fpx image.

The bug was discovered 08/09/2017. The weakness was released 08/28/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-12921 since 08/17/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 19 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-105820, VDB-105819, VDB-105818 and VDB-105817. 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
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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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08/09/2017 🔍
08/17/2017 +8 days 🔍
08/28/2017 +11 days 🔍
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08/29/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/10/2019 +803 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12921 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12921
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105816
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/29/2017 10:34
Updated: 11/10/2019 20:07
Changes: 08/29/2017 10:34 (52), 11/10/2019 20:07 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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