libjpeg 9a jmemmgr.c alloc_sarray divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in libjpeg 9a. Affected is the function alloc_sarray of the file jmemmgr.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to divide by zero. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-11212. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libjpeg 9a. This vulnerability affects the function alloc_sarray of the file jmemmgr.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in libjpeg 9a. The alloc_sarray function in jmemmgr.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 05/16/2018. The weakness was published 05/16/2018 by Jann Horn with Google Project Zero (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11212 since 05/16/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110973 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS / 17.10 / 18.04 LTS : libjpeg-turbo vulnerabilities (USN-3706-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371528 (Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update - January 2019).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (110973) and SecurityFocus (BID 104232†). Similar entries are available at VDB-96839, VDB-117821, VDB-117822 and VDB-118107. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 110973
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS / 17.10 / 18.04 LTS : libjpeg-turbo vulnerabilities (USN-3706-1)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3706-1
Researcher: Jann Horn
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-11212 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11212
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117820
SecurityFocus: 104232 - Multiple CPU Hardware CVE-2018-3639 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2018 22:20
Updated: 03/13/2023 15:24
Changes: 05/16/2018 22:20 (72), 02/06/2020 08:36 (8), 03/13/2023 15:18 (4), 03/13/2023 15:24 (1)
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