VDB-117025 · CVE-2017-14448 · DLA 1341-1

SDL2_image 2.0.2 XCF Image memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SDL2_image 2.0.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XCF Image Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-14448. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SDL2_image 2.0.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component XCF Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted XCF image can cause a heap 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 published 04/24/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14448 since 09/13/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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). Similar entries are available at VDB-115976, VDB-115977, VDB-115978 and VDB-117021. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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 🔍
04/20/2018 +50 days 🔍
04/23/2018 +3 days 🔍
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04/25/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/07/2023 +1777 days 🔍