#VU14596 Double free error in GD Graphics Library - CVE-2018-1000222


| Updated: 2018-09-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14596

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000222

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GD Graphics Library
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Boutell.Com, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to double free memory error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into jpeg image, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GD Graphics Library: 2.2.5


External links
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/447


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.


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