CVE-2016-3190: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 18 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in cairo. A maliciously crafted file can cause out of bounds read in fill_xrgb32_lerp_opaque_spans function in cairo, thus crashing the software. Upstream fix: <a href="https://cgit.freedesktop.org/cairo/patch/src/cairo-image-compositor.c?id=5c82d91a5e15d29b1489dcb413b24ee7fdf59934">https://cgit.freedesktop.org/cairo/patch/src/cairo-image-compositor.c?id=5c82d91a5e15d29b1489dcb413b24ee7fdf59934</a> References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/675">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/675</a> External references: <a href="https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-announce-list/2015-March/msg00047.html">https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-announce-list/2015-March/msg00047.html</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/cairo | <1.14.2 | 1.14.2 |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Cairo Graphics | <=1.12.16 |
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Reference Links
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/cairo/patch/src/cairo-image-compositor.c?id=5c82d91a5e15d29b1489dcb413b24ee7fdf59934
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/675
- https://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-announce-list/2015-March/msg00047.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1318978
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=89521
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1318977#c2
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2015-2116.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1318977
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00029.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3190?
CVE-2016-3190 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause crashes in processes utilizing the affected libraries.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3190?
To fix CVE-2016-3190, you should upgrade Cairo to version 1.14.2 or later in your system.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-3190?
CVE-2016-3190 affects Cairo versions up to and including 1.12.16 and is found in packages like cairo for Red Hat and openSUSE 13.2.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-3190 facilitate?
CVE-2016-3190 can be exploited via a maliciously crafted file that triggers an out of bounds read, potentially leading to application crashes.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-3190?
As of now, there have been no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2016-3190.
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