Novell openSUSE 13.2 GstMapInfo memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Novell openSUSE 13.2. This issue affects the function GstMapInfo. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-8154. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Novell openSUSE 13.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function GstMapInfo. 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 Gst.MapInfo function in Vala 0.26.0 and 0.26.1 uses an incorrect buffer length declaration for the Gstreamer bindings, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.

The weakness was disclosed 01/27/2015 as Bug 1177840 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8154 since 10/10/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 12/10/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80994 (openSUSE Security Update : shotwell / vala (openSUSE-SU-2015:0131-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 167506 (OpenSuSE Security Update for shotwell vala (openSUSE-SU-2015:0131-1)).

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 Tenable (80994) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48460†). 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: 80994
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : shotwell / vala (openSUSE-SU-2015:0131-1)
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10/10/2014 🔍
01/26/2015 +108 days 🔍
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Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: Bug 1177840
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-8154 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8154
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73792
Vulnerability Center: 48460 - GNOME Vala 0.26.0 and 0.26.1 Remote Host Privilege and DoS in the Gst.MapInfo Function, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 12/10/2024 03:33
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (61), 06/19/2017 08:27 (1), 04/12/2022 08:35 (3), 12/10/2024 03:33 (16)
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