OSV-2021-315 Global-buffer-overflow in Gfx::decode_frame

Not scored Published

A global buffer overflow in the Gfx library's GIF decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious images.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-315?

OSV-2021-315 is a memory corruption vulnerability in serenity, published on 8 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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=30507

Crash type: Global-buffer-overflow READ 4
Crash state:
Gfx::decode_frame
Gfx::GIFImageDecoderPlugin::frame
Gfx::GIFImageDecoderPlugin::bitmap

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-315?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including serenity.

PackageAffectedFixed in
serenity OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-315?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-315 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-2021-315 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-315 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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