Vulnerability identifier: #VU92201

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gnome gdk-pixbuf
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Gnome Development Team

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

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

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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.