Buffer overflow in imlib2 (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-3994
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 imlib2 (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU32293

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3994

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

The GIF loader in imlib2 before 1.4.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

imlib2 (Alpine package): 1.4.7-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=673017cffea6aa8e0a3a227da43247b4e68a6e75


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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