GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2 TGA File gd_tga.c read_image_tga out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.2 and classified as problematic. This affects the function read_image_tga of the file gd_tga.c of the component TGA File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-6905. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested 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 declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function read_image_tga of the file gd_tga.c of the component TGA File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c 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 image.

The weakness was published 10/03/2016 by Ke Liu with Tencent (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.opensuse.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6905 since 08/22/2016. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93248 (openSUSE Security Update : gd (openSUSE-2016-1037)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 169164 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for gd (SUSE-SU-2016:2303-1)).

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 (93248) and SecurityFocus (BID 91743†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 93248
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : gd (openSUSE-2016-1037)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GD Graphics Library 2.2.3
Patch: github.com

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07/12/2016 🔍
08/22/2016 +41 days 🔍
08/31/2016 +9 days 🔍
09/01/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +32 days 🔍
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10/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/22/2022 +2179 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03
Researcher: Ke Liu
Organization: Tencent
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92320
SecurityFocus: 91743 - libgd 'read_image_tga' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2016 10:30
Updated: 09/22/2022 07:34
Changes: 10/04/2016 10:30 (61), 04/30/2019 16:01 (15), 09/22/2022 07:29 (5), 09/22/2022 07:34 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:482:103

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