Vulnerability identifier: #VU21216

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6010

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LINE: Free Calls & Messages
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: LINE Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing image files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted image to the affected application, trigger inteher 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

LINE: Free Calls & Messages: 4.4.0 - 9.10.2

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN97845465/index.html
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.naver.line.android&hl=en

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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.