VDB-206932 · CVE-2022-25942 · TALOS-2022-1486

libhdf5 1.10.4 GIF File gif2h5 out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in libhdf5 1.10.4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gif2h5 of the component GIF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-25942. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libhdf5 1.10.4 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function gif2h5 of the component GIF File Handler. 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:

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the gif2h5 functionality of HDF5 Group libhdf5 1.10.4. A specially-crafted GIF file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/22/2022 as TALOS-2022-1486. The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-25942 since 03/11/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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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Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Name

libhdf5

Version

1.10.4

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/11/2022 🔍
08/22/2022 +163 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: TALOS-2022-1486
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-25942 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-25942
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206932

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2022 22:41
Changes: 08/22/2022 22:41 (50)
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