GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.3 gd_tga.c read_image_tga out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.3. Impacted is the function read_image_tga of the file gd_tga.c. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-6906. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GD Graphics Library up to 2.2.3 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function read_image_tga of the file gd_tga.c. 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. CVE summarizes:

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA file, related to the decompression buffer.

The bug was discovered 03/15/2017. The weakness was released 03/15/2017 by Ibrahim el-sayed (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6906 since 08/22/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97369 (openSUSE Security Update : gd (openSUSE-2017-289)), 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 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 even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97369) and SecurityFocus (BID 96503†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-96026, VDB-96027, VDB-96031 and VDB-98125. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 97369
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : gd (openSUSE-2017-289)
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OpenVAS ID: 703777
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3777-1 (libgd2 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GD Graphics Library 2.2.4

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08/22/2016 🔍
02/22/2017 +184 days 🔍
02/24/2017 +2 days 🔍
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03/15/2017 +13 days 🔍
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03/16/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/08/2020 +1272 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Researcher: Ibrahim el-sayed
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6906 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6906
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98136

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SecurityFocus: 96503 - libgd CVE-2016-6906 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6906 - GD Graphics Library - Out-of-Bounds Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2017 13:31
Updated: 09/08/2020 14:30
Changes: 03/16/2017 13:31 (79), 09/08/2020 14:30 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:67A:103

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