Apple CUPS up to 1.1.4 gif_read_lzw memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apple CUPS up to 1.1.4. This vulnerability affects the function gif_read_lzw. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-3170. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple CUPS up to 1.1.4 (Printing Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function gif_read_lzw. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The gif_read_lzw function in filter/image-gif.c in CUPS 1.4.8 and earlier does not properly handle the first code word in an LZW stream, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a crafted stream, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2896.

The weakness was released 08/19/2011 with Red Hat Security Response Team as Bug 727800 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3170 since 08/19/2011. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/18/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61931 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : cups (MDVSA-2011:147)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12121.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (69380), Tenable (61931), SecurityFocus (BID 49323†), Secunia (SA45796†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1025980†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-58335. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 61931
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : cups (MDVSA-2011:147)
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OpenVAS ID: 70568
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2354-1 (cups)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: Bug 727800
Organization: Red Hat Security Response Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3170 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3170
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58336

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X-Force: 69380
SecurityFocus: 49323 - CUPS 'gif_read_lzw()' CVE-2011-3170 GIF File Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 45796 - CUPS "gif_read_lzw()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1025980 - CUPS Buffer Overflow in gif_read_lzw() Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 32925 - CUPS 1.4.8 and earlier Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Stream, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/18/2021 08:35
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (68), 03/30/2017 10:31 (20), 11/18/2021 08:35 (3)
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