Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2 PCX Image out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component PCX Image Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-3837. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component PCX Image Handler. 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. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the PCX image rendering functionality of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted PCX image can cause an out-of-bounds read on the heap, resulting in information disclosure . An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 04/10/2018. The weakness was released 04/10/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-3837 since 01/02/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 109219 (Debian DSA-4177-1 : libsdl2-image - 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 176360 (Debian Security Update for libsdl2-image (DSA 4177-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (109219). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-115977, VDB-115978, VDB-117021 and VDB-117022. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 109219
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-4177-1 : libsdl2-image - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 61714
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 4177-1 (libsdl2-image - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-3837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115976

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2018 09:32
Updated: 02/27/2023 12:40
Changes: 04/11/2018 09:32 (71), 01/23/2020 15:17 (3), 02/27/2023 12:40 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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