OSV-2021-1651 Heap-buffer-overflow in PCIDSK::CPCIDSKFile::ReadFromFile
A heap-buffer-overflow in the PCIDSK library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2021-1651?
OSV-2021-1651 is a memory corruption vulnerability in gdal, published on 6 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=41993
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE {*}
Crash state:
PCIDSK::CPCIDSKFile::ReadFromFile
PCIDSK::CPCIDSKSegment::ReadFromFile
PCIDSK::CPCIDSKBinarySegment::CPCIDSKBinarySegment
Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1651?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including gdal.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gdal OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2021-1651?
No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is OSV-2021-1651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1651 in the wild and no public exploit code.