libfpx 1.3.1_p6 fpx Image wchar.c null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libfpx 1.3.1_p6. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file wchar.c of the component fpx Image Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-12922. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file wchar.c of the component fpx Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

wchar.c 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 disclosed 08/28/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-12922 since 08/17/2017. 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 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.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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-2017-12922 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12922
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105817
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/29/2017 10:35
Updated: 11/10/2019 20:12
Changes: 08/29/2017 10:35 (51), 11/10/2019 20:12 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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