GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2 gd_interpolation.c _gdContributionsAlloc out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2. This affects the function _gdContributionsAlloc of the file gd_interpolation.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-6207. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2 (Image Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function _gdContributionsAlloc of the file gd_interpolation.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the _gdContributionsAlloc function in gd_interpolation.c in GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory write or memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 08/12/2016 (Website). The advisory is available at libgd.github.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6207. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92499 (Slackware 14.0 / 14.1 / 14.2 / current : php (SSA:2016-203-02) (httpoxy)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Slackware Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196558 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Libgd2 Vulnerabilities (USN-3060-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (92499), SecurityFocus (BID 92080†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1036535†). Similar entries are available at VDB-90731, VDB-90729 and VDB-90728. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 92499
Nessus Name: Slackware 14.0 / 14.1 / 14.2 / current : php (SSA:2016-203-02) (httpoxy)
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OpenVAS ID: 830248
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for gd FEDORA-2016-0de0e0ee0c
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GD Graphics Library 2.2.3

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07/13/2016 🔍
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08/12/2016 +9 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-3060-1
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-6207 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6207
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90730

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SecurityFocus: 92080
SecurityTracker: 1036535 - libGD Integer Overflow in _gdContributionsAlloc() Lets Remote Users Cause the Target Application to Crash

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2016 20:59
Updated: 09/13/2022 18:28
Changes: 08/13/2016 20:59 (43), 05/17/2018 23:26 (24), 09/13/2022 18:20 (3), 09/13/2022 18:28 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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