libgig 4.1.0 RIFF.cpp RIFF::Chunk::Read memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in libgig 4.1.0. Affected is the function RIFF::Chunk::Read of the file RIFF.cpp. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-14451. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libgig 4.1.0 (Software Library). This issue affects the function RIFF::Chunk::Read of the file RIFF.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in libgig 4.1.0. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function RIFF::Chunk::Read in RIFF.cpp.

The bug was discovered 07/16/2018. The weakness was presented 07/20/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-14451 since 07/20/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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.

See VDB-122031, VDB-122032, VDB-122034 and VDB-122035 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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 🔍
03/08/2020 +596 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14451 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14451
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122033
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2018 09:51
Updated: 03/08/2020 23:11
Changes: 07/21/2018 09:51 (58), 03/08/2020 23:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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