libbpg 0.9.5/0.9.6/0.9.7 BPG Image restore_tqb_pixels transquant_bypass_enable_flag memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in libbpg 0.9.5/0.9.6/0.9.7. This affects the function restore_tqb_pixels of the component BPG Image Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument transquant_bypass_enable_flag can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-5637. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libbpg 0.9.5/0.9.6/0.9.7. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function restore_tqb_pixels of the component BPG Image Handler. The manipulation of the argument transquant_bypass_enable_flag 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 restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.

The weakness was released 07/15/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5637 since 06/16/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91726†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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06/16/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-5637 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5637
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89476
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SecurityFocus: 91726 - libbpg 'restore_tqb_pixels()' Function Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2016 10:33
Updated: 01/19/2025 00:27
Changes: 07/16/2016 10:33 (48), 02/27/2019 13:01 (12), 01/19/2025 00:27 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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