GNOME gedit up to 3.22.1 libgedit.a resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNOME gedit up to 3.22.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file libgedit.a. Executing a manipulation with the input $software_input_value can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-14108. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNOME gedit up to 3.22.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file libgedit.a. The manipulation with the input value \0 leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

libgedit.a in GNOME gedit through 3.22.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a file that begins with many '\0' characters.

The bug was discovered 09/01/2017. The weakness was published 09/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cxsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-14108 since 09/01/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 220559 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-14108), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (220559). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 220559
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-14108

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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09/01/2017 🔍
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09/05/2017 +4 days 🔍
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09/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
03/05/2025 +2736 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: 143983
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14108 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14108
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106120

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2017 08:52
Updated: 03/05/2025 00:38
Changes: 09/06/2017 08:52 (51), 11/13/2019 07:11 (7), 12/27/2022 17:55 (3), 03/05/2025 00:38 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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