gdk-pixbuf up to 2.31.x Truevision TGA File io-tga.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in gdk-pixbuf up to 2.31.x. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file io-tga.c of the component Truevision TGA File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2015-7673. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in gdk-pixbuf up to 2.31.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file io-tga.c of the component Truevision TGA File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

io-tga.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.32.0 uses heap memory after its allocation failed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Truevision TGA (TARGA) file.

The weakness was released 10/26/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-7673 since 10/02/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86278 (FreeBSD : gdk-pixbuf2 -- head overflow and DoS (9272a5b0-6b40-11e5-bd7f-bcaec565249c)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168891 (OpenSuSE Security Update for gdk-pixbuf (openSUSE-SU-2016:1467-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.32.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86278), SecurityFocus (BID 76953†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54118†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-78897. 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: 86278
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : gdk-pixbuf2 -- head overflow and DoS (9272a5b0-6b40-11e5-bd7f-bcaec565249c)
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OpenVAS ID: 703378
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3378-1 (gdk-pixbuf - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: gdk-pixbuf 2.32.0
Patch: git.gnome.org

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10/02/2015 🔍
10/05/2015 +3 days 🔍
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10/06/2015 +1 days 🔍
10/26/2015 +20 days 🔍
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10/27/2015 +1 days 🔍
11/03/2015 +7 days 🔍
06/25/2022 +2426 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2767-1
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CVE: CVE-2015-7673 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78896

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SecurityFocus: 76953
Vulnerability Center: 54118 - gdk-pixbuf <2.32 Remote DoS or Code Execution via Crafted TARGA File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2015 08:47
Updated: 06/25/2022 09:58
Changes: 10/27/2015 08:47 (63), 03/10/2018 10:54 (9), 06/25/2022 09:58 (4)
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