VDB-117024 · CVE-2017-14442 · DLA 1341-1

SDL2_image 2.0.2 BMP Image memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in SDL2_image 2.0.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component BMP Image Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-14442. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SDL2_image 2.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component BMP Image Handler. 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:

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the BMP image rendering functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted BMP image can cause a stack overflow resulting in code execution. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2018. The weakness was shared 04/24/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-14442 since 09/13/2017. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 50 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. 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 171706 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for SDL_image (SUSE-SU-2018:3657-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (109219). The entries VDB-115976, VDB-115977, VDB-115978 and VDB-117021 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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SDL2_image

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2.0.2

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 109219
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-4177-1 : libsdl2-image - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703315
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for SDL2, openSUSE-SU-2018:0734-1 (SDL2,)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/13/2017 🔍
03/01/2018 +169 days 🔍
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04/23/2018 +3 days 🔍
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03/07/2023 +1777 days 🔍