ImageMagick 7.0.x TGA File coders/tga.c double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick 7.0.x. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file coders/tga.c of the component TGA File Handler. The manipulation leads to double free. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8894. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick 7.0.x (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file coders/tga.c of the component TGA File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Double free vulnerability in coders/tga.c in ImageMagick 7.0.0 and later allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted tga file.

The bug was discovered 06/02/2016. The weakness was disclosed 03/15/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8894 since 06/02/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 74 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92981 (openSUSE Security Update : GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-2016-984)), 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 169116 (OpenSuSE Security Update for GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-SU-2016:2073-1)).

Upgrading 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (92981). The entries VDB-94146, VDB-96522, VDB-96523 and VDB-96531 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 92981
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : GraphicsMagick (openSUSE-2016-984)
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OpenVAS ID: 803300
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for ImageMagick openSUSE-SU-2016:1748-1 (ImageMagick)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: openwall.com
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CVE: CVE-2015-8894 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8894
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98117
OSVDB: - CVE-2015-8894 - ImageMagick - Double Free Issue

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Created: 03/16/2017 13:19
Updated: 09/08/2020 11:38
Changes: 03/16/2017 13:19 (72), 09/08/2020 11:38 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:8E4:103

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