gdk-pixbuf 2.36.6 gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in gdk-pixbuf 2.36.6 and classified as critical. Affected is the function gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-2862. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in gdk-pixbuf 2.36.6. This vulnerability affects the function gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6. A specially crafted jpeg file can cause a heap overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or url to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 08/30/2017. The weakness was presented 09/05/2017 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-2862 since 12/01/2016. 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 are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103330 (Debian DLA-1100-1 : gdk-pixbuf security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176158 (Debian Security Update for gdk-pixbuf (DSA 3978-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103330) and SecurityFocus (BID 100541†). See VDB-106139 for similar entry. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 103330
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1100-1 : gdk-pixbuf security update
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OpenVAS ID: 53377
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3978-1 (gdk-pixbuf - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/01/2016 🔍
08/30/2017 +272 days 🔍
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09/05/2017 +6 days 🔍
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09/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/19/2017 +13 days 🔍
09/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/27/2022 +1924 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Marcin Noga (Cisco)
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-2862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106138

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SecurityFocus: 100541 - gdk-pixbuf Integer Overflow and Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2017 09:00
Updated: 12/27/2022 19:26
Changes: 09/06/2017 09:00 (69), 11/13/2019 08:32 (12), 01/11/2021 07:18 (2), 12/27/2022 19:26 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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