gdk-pixbuf/gtk2 BMP Image Processor infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in gdk-pixbuf and gtk2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component BMP Image Processor. Executing a manipulation can lead to infinite loop. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2004-0753. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in gdk-pixbuf and gtk2 (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component BMP Image Processor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The BMP image processor for (1) gdk-pixbuf before 0.22 and (2) gtk2 before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BMP file.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2004 by Chris Evans as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0753. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15383 (Debian DSA-546-1 : gdk-pixbuf - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115258 (Red Hat gtk2 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17383), Tenable (15383), SecurityFocus (BID 11195†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8295†). The entries VDB-22320, VDB-22321 and VDB-22325 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 15383
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-546-1 : gdk-pixbuf - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53237
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 546-1 (gdk-pixbuf)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/26/2004 🔍
09/15/2004 +51 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +14 days 🔍
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12/19/2014 +3480 days 🔍
01/19/2025 +3684 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Chris Evans
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22312

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X-Force: 17383
SecurityFocus: 11195 - GDK-Pixbuf Multiple Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 8295 - DoS in GdkPixbuf via Crafted BMP File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2014 15:37
Updated: 01/19/2025 03:40
Changes: 12/19/2014 15:37 (68), 06/08/2017 23:46 (3), 06/30/2021 10:35 (3), 06/30/2021 10:41 (1), 01/19/2025 03:40 (15)
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