GIMP 2.8.22 file-psp.c read_creator_block out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GIMP 2.8.22 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function read_creator_block of the file plug-ins/common/file-psp.c. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-17787. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GIMP 2.8.22 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function read_creator_block of the file plug-ins/common/file-psp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. CVE summarizes:

In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in read_creator_block in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.

The bug was discovered 12/20/2017. The weakness was presented 12/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-17787 since 12/20/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, 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 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). See VDB-110825, VDB-110826, VDB-110827 and VDB-110829 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for 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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3539-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17787 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17787
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110828

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2017 14:20
Updated: 01/18/2023 12:54
Changes: 12/20/2017 14:20 (73), 12/16/2019 08:52 (3), 01/18/2023 12:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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