Remote code execution in Plib

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU80559

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38714

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

PLIB: 1.8.5

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:gnu:plib:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://sourceforge.net/p/plib/bugs/55/
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00000.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U5SML6W6Z2B6THT76VPUKUFYQJABODFU/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7HT3BKNAXLDY246UPUNRSBPGGVANRDOU/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OTVSAKNCEYVMVAURQSB5GNA2MWL4XDPH/

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.