LAME 3.99.5 mpglib_interface.c hip_decode_init null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in LAME 3.99.5. This affects the function hip_decode_init in the library libmp3lame/mpglib_interface.c. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15019. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in LAME 3.99.5. This affects the function hip_decode_init in the library libmp3lame/mpglib_interface.c. 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. The summary by CVE is:

LAME 3.99.5 has a NULL Pointer Dereference in the hip_decode_init function within libmp3lame/mpglib_interface.c via a malformed mpg file, because of an incorrect calloc call.

The bug was discovered 10/03/2017. The weakness was published 10/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-15019 since 10/03/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 107048 (openSUSE Security Update : lame (openSUSE-2018-214)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276971 (Fedora Security Update for lame (FEDORA-2017-9c29af2c64)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (107048). Similar entries are available at VDB-100811, VDB-102795, VDB-102796 and VDB-102797. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 107048
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : lame (openSUSE-2018-214)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for lame FEDORA-2017-9c29af2c64
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/26/2018 +144 days 🔍
02/28/2018 +2 days 🔍
11/22/2019 +632 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-15019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107505
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/05/2017 15:24
Updated: 11/22/2019 11:27
Changes: 10/05/2017 15:24 (68), 11/22/2019 11:27 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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