CVE-2018-1000222: Double Free
First published: Mon Aug 20 2018(Updated: )
Libgd version 2.2.5 contains a Double Free Vulnerability vulnerability in gdImageBmpPtr Function that can result in Remote Code Execution . This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially Crafted Jpeg Image can trigger double free. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit ac16bdf2d41724b5a65255d4c28fb0ec46bc42f5.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libgd Libgd | =2.2.5 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| ubuntu/libgd2 | <2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2 | 2.2.5-4ubuntu0.2 |
| ubuntu/libgd2 | <2.1.0-3ubuntu0.10 | 2.1.0-3ubuntu0.10 |
| ubuntu/libgd2 | <2.1.1-4ubuntu0.16.04.10 | 2.1.1-4ubuntu0.16.04.10 |
| debian/libgd2 | 2.3.0-2 2.3.3-9 2.3.3-12 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/447
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00028.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3CZ2QADQTKRHTGB2AHD7J4QQNDLBEMM6/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-18
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3755-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-1000222
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3CZ2QADQTKRHTGB2AHD7J4QQNDLBEMM6/
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/ac16bdf2d41724b5a65255d4c28fb0ec46bc42f5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1000222
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3755-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-1000222
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000222
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1000222
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1000222?
CVE-2018-1000222 is a vulnerability in Libgd version 2.2.5 that allows for remote code execution through a double free vulnerability in the gdImageBmpPtr function.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000222?
CVE-2018-1000222 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1000222?
To fix CVE-2018-1000222, you should update to a version of Libgd that has fixed the vulnerability. For example, updating to version 2.1.0-3ubuntu0.10 on Ubuntu Trusty.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1000222?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1000222 on the MITRE CVE database (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-1000222) and the Libgd GitHub repository (https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/447, https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/ac16bdf2d41724b5a65255d4c28fb0ec46bc42f5).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2018-1000222?
The CWE of CVE-2018-1000222 is CWE-415, which is a type of double free vulnerability.
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