#VU36810 Out-of-bounds read in Netpbm - CVE-2017-2579

Vulnerability identifier: #VU36810

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-2017-2579

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Netpbm
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: netpbm.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. The expandCodeOntoStack() function has an insufficient code value check, so that a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allows code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Netpbm: 10.61.00

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00056.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96714
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2579

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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.