VDB-98385 · CVE-2017-7231 · BID 97037

pngdefry up to 2017-03-22 PNG File pngdefry.c process memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in pngdefry up to 2017-03-22. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function process of the file pngdefry.c of the component PNG File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7231. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pngdefry up to 2017-03-22. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function process of the file pngdefry.c of the component PNG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

pngdefry through 2017-03-22 is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly process a specially crafted png file. This issue affects the 'process()' function of the 'pngdefry.c' source file.

The bug was discovered 03/22/2017. The weakness was published 03/22/2017 by AromalUllas (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-7231 since 03/22/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97037†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: AromalUllas
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98385
SecurityFocus: 97037 - pngdefry CVE-2017-7231 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7231 - pngdefry - Buffer Overflow Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 07:57
Updated: 09/11/2020 06:46
Changes: 03/23/2017 07:57 (59), 09/11/2020 06:46 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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