Remote code execution in Gnome gdk-pixbuf

Published: 2024-06-18

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-48622
CWE-ID	CWE-122
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Gnome gdk-pixbuf Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor	Gnome Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU92201

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48622

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ani_load_chunk() function in io-ani.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .ani file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gnome gdk-pixbuf: 2.42.0 - 2.42.10

CPE2.3

External links

http://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gdk-pixbuf/-/issues/202

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.