libgig 4.1.0 gig.cpp gig::File::UpdateChunks out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libgig 4.1.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects the function gig::File::UpdateChunks of the file gig.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-14449. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in libgig 4.1.0 (Software Library). This affects the function gig::File::UpdateChunks of the file gig.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in libgig 4.1.0. There is an out of bounds read in gig::File::UpdateChunks in gig.cpp.

The bug was discovered 07/16/2018. The weakness was released 07/20/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14449 since 07/20/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-122032, VDB-122033, VDB-122034 and VDB-122035. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/16/2018 🔍
07/20/2018 +3 days 🔍
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07/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/09/2020 +597 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14449 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14449
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122031
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2018 09:50
Updated: 03/09/2020 08:43
Changes: 07/21/2018 09:50 (58), 03/09/2020 08:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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