GIMP 2.8.22 plug-ins/file-fli/fli.c fli_read_brun memory corruption
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GIMP 2.8.22. Affected by this issue is the function fli_read_brun of the file plug-ins/file-fli/fli.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-17785. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GIMP 2.8.22 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function fli_read_brun of the file plug-ins/file-fli/fli.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the fli_read_brun function in plug-ins/file-fli/fli.c.
The bug was discovered 12/20/2017. The weakness was released 12/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-17785 since 12/20/2017. 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. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
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 277064 (Fedora Security Update for gimp (FEDORA-2018-67b75f73fa)).
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 vulnerability database at Tenable (105427). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-110825, VDB-110827, VDB-110828 and VDB-110829. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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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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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: USN-3539-1Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-17785 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17785
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110826
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Entry
Created: 12/20/2017 14:19Updated: 01/18/2023 12:38
Changes: 12/20/2017 14:19 (73), 12/16/2019 08:49 (3), 01/18/2023 12:38 (4)
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