GIMP 2.8.22 gbr Import Parser file-gbr.c load_image UTF-8 Data out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GIMP 2.8.22. Affected by this vulnerability is the function load_image of the file plug-ins/common/file-gbr.c of the component gbr Import Parser. The manipulation as part of UTF-8 Data leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-17784. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GIMP 2.8.22 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function load_image of the file plug-ins/common/file-gbr.c of the component gbr Import Parser. The manipulation as part of a UTF-8 Data leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in load_image in plug-ins/common/file-gbr.c in the gbr import parser, related to mishandling of UTF-8 data.

The bug was discovered 12/20/2017. The weakness was published 12/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17784 since 12/20/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 105427 (Debian DLA-1220-1 : gimp 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 197026 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Gimp Vulnerabilities (USN-3539-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (105427) and SecurityFocus (BID 102899†). Similar entries are available at VDB-110826, VDB-110827, VDB-110828 and VDB-110829. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 105427
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1220-1 : gimp security update
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OpenVAS ID: 66113
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for gimp FEDORA-2018-67b75f73fa
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3539-1
Researcher: Hanno Böck
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17784 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17784
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110825

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SecurityFocus: 102899 - GIMP CVE-2017-17784 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2017 14:19
Updated: 01/18/2023 12:31
Changes: 12/20/2017 14:19 (76), 12/16/2019 08:44 (6), 01/27/2021 14:28 (3), 01/18/2023 12:31 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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