libbpg 0.9.7 bpgenc.c image_alloc integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in libbpg 0.9.7. This issue affects the function image_alloc of the file bpgenc.c. The manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-13136. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in libbpg 0.9.7. Affected is the function image_alloc of the file bpgenc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The image_alloc function in bpgenc.c in libbpg 0.9.7 has an integer overflow, with a resultant invalid malloc and NULL pointer dereference.

The bug was discovered 11/16/2017. The weakness was released 11/16/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-13136 since 08/22/2017. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-109477. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/22/2017 🔍
11/15/2017 +85 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +1 days 🔍
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12/07/2019 +751 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-13136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109476
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/16/2017 17:46
Updated: 12/07/2019 08:52
Changes: 11/16/2017 17:46 (56), 12/07/2019 08:52 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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