chafa up to 1.10.1 libnsgif.c gif_internal_decode_frame null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in chafa up to 1.10.1. The affected element is the function gif_internal_decode_frame of the file libnsgif.c. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-1507. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in chafa up to 1.10.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gif_internal_decode_frame of the file libnsgif.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 04/28/2022. The advisory is shared at huntr.dev. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-1507 since 04/27/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211215 (Fedora 37 : chafa (2022-a6b383aab1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.10.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch e4b777c7b7c144cd16a0ea96108267b1004fe6c9 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211215). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 211215
Nessus Name: Fedora 37 : chafa (2022-a6b383aab1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: chafa 1.10.2
Patch: e4b777c7b7c144cd16a0ea96108267b1004fe6c9

Timelineinfo

04/27/2022 🔍
04/28/2022 +1 days 🔍
04/28/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/16/2024 +933 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: e4b777c7b7c144cd16a0ea96108267b1004fe6c9
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1507 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1507
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198589

Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2022 08:23
Updated: 11/16/2024 15:53
Changes: 04/28/2022 08:23 (51), 04/30/2022 09:39 (2), 11/16/2024 15:53 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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