icoutils 0.31.1 icotool extract.c simple_vec out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in icoutils 0.31.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function simple_vec of the file extract.c of the component icotool. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-6011. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in icoutils 0.31.1. This affects the function simple_vec of the file extract.c of the component icotool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1. An out-of-bounds read leading to a buffer overflow was observed in the "simple_vec" function in the "extract.c" source file. This affects icotool.

The bug was discovered 02/03/2017. The weakness was published 02/16/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-6011 since 02/16/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97697 (Debian DLA-854-1 : icoutils security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175987 (Debian Security Update for icoutils (DSA 3807-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97697) and SecurityFocus (BID 96267†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97063 and VDB-97064. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 97697
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-854-1 : icoutils security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703807
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3807-1 (icoutils - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-6011 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6011
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97065

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SecurityFocus: 96267 - icoutils 'simple_vec()' Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6011 - icoutils - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2017 11:47
Updated: 08/15/2020 14:21
Changes: 02/17/2017 11:47 (76), 08/15/2020 14:21 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:088:103

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