imlib2 up to 1.4.6 PNM File numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in imlib2 up to 1.4.6. Affected is an unknown function of the component PNM File Handler. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-9763. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in imlib2 up to 1.4.6. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component PNM File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

imlib2 before 1.4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted PNM file.

The weakness was released 05/13/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at git.enlightenment.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9763 since 01/22/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88108 (Debian DLA-401-1 : imlib2 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 124639 (Fedora Security Update for imlib2 (FEDORA-2016-b62d19661f)).

Upgrading to version 1.4.7 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 (88108) and SecurityFocus (BID 90955†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-87360, VDB-87362 and VDB-87363. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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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: 88108
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-401-1 : imlib2 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 56862
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for imlib2 FEDORA-2016-3
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: imlib2 1.4.7
Patch: git.enlightenment.org

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01/22/2016 🔍
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05/16/2016 +3 days 🔍
08/19/2022 +2286 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: git.enlightenment.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9763 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87361

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SecurityFocus: 90955 - imlib2 CVE-2014-9763 Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2016 09:37
Updated: 08/19/2022 10:12
Changes: 05/16/2016 09:37 (64), 11/26/2018 10:04 (13), 08/19/2022 10:12 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:0DB:103

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