GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2 TGA File gdImageCreateFromTgaCtx out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gdImageCreateFromTgaCtx of the component TGA File Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-6132. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function gdImageCreateFromTgaCtx of the component TGA File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The gdImageCreateFromTgaCtx function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA file.

The weakness was presented 08/12/2016 by Gustavo Grieco (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.opensuse.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-6132 since 06/30/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92869 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS : libgd2 vulnerabilities (USN-3060-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175785 (Debian Security Update for libgd2 (DSA 3619-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.2.3 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 (92869) and SecurityFocus (BID 91520†). See VDB-90616, VDB-90642, VDB-90729 and VDB-90731 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 92869
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS : libgd2 vulnerabilities (USN-3060-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 861336
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for libgd2 USN-3060-1
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GD Graphics Library 2.2.3

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3060-1
Researcher: Gustavo Grieco
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6132 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6132
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90728

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SecurityFocus: 91520 - libgd 'src/gd_tga.c' Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2016 20:59
Updated: 09/13/2022 18:05
Changes: 08/13/2016 20:59 (66), 03/26/2019 08:29 (14), 09/13/2022 18:05 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:8D3:103

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