Stack-based buffer overflow in sdl2_image (Alpine package)



Published: 2018-06-06
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-2887
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		sdl2_image (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8789

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2887

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the XCF property handling function of Simple DirectMedia Layer SDL_image due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted xcf file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

sdl2_image (Alpine package): 2.0.1-r1

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9f0236c2477637c822aa9ce33b3648f74607c3da
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2271c9b08f83a5ddae09fe4007b3ead3a9e03c26


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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