OSV-2022-531 Heap-buffer-overflow in perfetto::trace_processor::TrackEventParser::ParseTrackDescriptor

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in Perfetto's trace processor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious trace 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-2022-531?

OSV-2022-531 is a memory corruption vulnerability in perfetto, published on 5 Jul 2022. 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=48684

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 4
Crash state:
perfetto::trace_processor::TrackEventParser::ParseTrackDescriptor
perfetto::trace_processor::TrackEventModule::ParsePacket
perfetto::trace_processor::ProtoTraceParser::ParseTracePacketImpl

Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-531?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
perfetto OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2022-531?

No fix has been published for OSV-2022-531 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-2022-531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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