directfb 1.4.4 Dispatch_Write memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in directfb 1.4.4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Dispatch_Write. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-2978. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in directfb 1.4.4 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Dispatch_Write. 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. The summary by CVE is:

The Dispatch_Write function in proxy/dispatcher/idirectfbsurface_dispatcher.c in DirectFB 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the Voodoo interface, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.

The weakness was published 06/11/2014 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-2978 since 04/21/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/22/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96690 (GLSA-201701-55 : DirectFB: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 167809 (OpenSuSE Security Update for DirectFB (openSUSE-SU-2015:0807-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (93951), Tenable (96690), SecurityFocus (BID 67437†), Secunia (SA58448†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50411†). Similar entry is available at VDB-70014. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 96690
Nessus Name: GLSA-201701-55 : DirectFB: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 850584
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for DirectFB SUSE-SU-2015:0839-1 (DirectFB)
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04/21/2014 +25 days 🔍
05/27/2014 +36 days 🔍
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06/09/2015 +75 days 🔍
03/22/2022 +2478 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-2978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70015
X-Force: 93951
SecurityFocus: 67437 - DirectFB CVE-2014-2978 Out of Bounds Write Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 58448 - DirectFB Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 50411 - DirectFB 1.4.4 Remote DoS and Code Execution via the Voodoo Interface - CVE-2014-2978, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/22/2022 14:44
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (58), 06/30/2017 05:44 (14), 03/22/2022 14:44 (2)
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