libsixel 1.8.2 writer.c write_png_to_file out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in libsixel 1.8.2. The affected element is the function write_png_to_file of the file writer.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-19763. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in libsixel 1.8.2. This vulnerability affects the function write_png_to_file of the file writer.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

There is a heap-based buffer over-read at writer.c (function: write_png_to_file) in libsixel 1.8.2 that will cause a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 11/13/2018. The weakness was disclosed 11/30/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-19763 since 11/29/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 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.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

11/13/2018 🔍
11/29/2018 +16 days 🔍
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04/16/2020 +503 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-19763 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-19763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127342
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2018 15:28
Updated: 04/16/2020 14:13
Changes: 11/30/2018 15:28 (57), 04/16/2020 14:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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