pixman up to 0.32.5 pixman-bits-image.c create_bits numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in pixman up to 0.32.5. This vulnerability affects the function create_bits of the file pixman-bits-image.c. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9766. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in pixman up to 0.32.5. This affects the function create_bits of the file pixman-bits-image.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in the create_bits function in pixman-bits-image.c in Pixman before 0.32.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via large height and stride values.

The weakness was published 04/13/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.freedesktop.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9766 since 02/23/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/24/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88940 (Debian DLA-429-1 : pixman security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124883 (Oracle Solaris 10 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Third Party Bulletin - April 2016)).

Upgrading to version 0.32.6 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (88940). Similar entries are available at VDB-76874, VDB-81143, VDB-83259 and VDB-89776. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 88940
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-429-1 : pixman security update
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OpenVAS ID: 841810
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for pixman USN-2918-1
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: pixman 0.32.6
Patch: cgit.freedesktop.org

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02/23/2016 🔍
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02/24/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/13/2016 +48 days 🔍
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04/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/24/2022 +2292 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2918-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9766 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9766
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82305

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2016 09:55
Updated: 07/24/2022 09:13
Changes: 04/14/2016 09:55 (49), 10/05/2018 07:50 (25), 07/24/2022 09:13 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:A28:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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