#VU53317 Heap-based buffer overflow in DjVuLibre - CVE-2021-32493

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53317

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2021-32493

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DjVuLibre
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: DjVu

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 DJVU::GBitmap::decode() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted djvu file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger 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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DjVuLibre: 3.5.1 - 3.5.27

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External links
https://github.com/cloudfoundry/cflinuxfs3/releases/tag/0.238.0

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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.