jpeg_encoder up to 2015-11-27 jpeg_encoder.cpp readFromBMP out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in jpeg_encoder up to 2015-11-27. Affected by this vulnerability is the function readFromBMP of the file jpeg_encoder.cpp. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14944. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in jpeg_encoder up to 2015-11-27. Affected is the function readFromBMP of the file jpeg_encoder.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue has been found in jpeg_encoder through 2015-11-27. It is a SEGV in the function readFromBMP in jpeg_encoder.cpp. The signal is caused by an out-of-bounds write.

The bug was discovered 07/22/2018. The weakness was presented 08/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-14944 since 08/05/2018. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 14 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-122629 for similar entry. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/22/2018 🔍
08/05/2018 +13 days 🔍
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08/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/13/2020 +585 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14944 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14944
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122628
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2018 07:00
Updated: 03/13/2020 15:09
Changes: 08/06/2018 07:00 (57), 03/13/2020 15:09 (1)
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