Vulnerability identifier: #VU22806

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-2019-11933

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
android-gif-drawable
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Karol Wrótniak

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing GIF images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted GIF image, pass it to the affected application, 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

android-gif-drawable: 1.0.0 - 1.2.18

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External links
http://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11933
http://github.com/koral--/android-gif-drawable/compare/v1.2.19...dev

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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.