GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.3 Image gdImageCreate input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.3. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function gdImageCreate of the component Image Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-9317. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.3 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function gdImageCreate of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The gdImageCreate function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via an oversized image.

The bug was discovered 01/26/2017. The weakness was released 01/26/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-9317 since 11/14/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96706 (Fedora 24 : gd (2017-2717b02630)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 169714 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for gd (SUSE-SU-2017:0468-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.2.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96706) and SecurityFocus (BID 95841†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-96026, VDB-96027, VDB-98126 and VDB-98127. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 96706
Nessus Name: Fedora 24 : gd (2017-2717b02630)
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OpenVAS ID: 703777
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3777-1 (libgd2 - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GD Graphics Library 2.2.4
Patch: github.com

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11/14/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2017-2717b02630
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9317 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9317
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96031

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SecurityFocus: 95841 - libgd 'gdImageCreate()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9317 - GD Graphics Library - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/26/2017 22:01
Updated: 11/04/2022 09:37
Changes: 01/26/2017 22:01 (74), 08/03/2020 06:35 (7), 11/04/2022 09:36 (5), 11/04/2022 09:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:CD5:103

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