CVE-2019-8383: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Feb 17 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in AdvanceCOMP through 2.1. An invalid memory address occurs in the function adv_png_unfilter_8 in lib/png.c. It can be triggered by sending a crafted file to a binary. It allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact when a victim opens a specially crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Advancemame Advancecomp | <=2.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =30 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2332
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00034.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J23C6QSTJMQ467KAI6QG54AE4MZRLPQV/
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/invalid-memory-access-in-adv_png_unfilter_8-advancecomp/
- https://sourceforge.net/p/advancemame/bugs/272/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1708564
- https://github.com/amadvance/advancecomp/commit/78a56b21340157775be2462a19276b4d31d2bd01
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-8383
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1708563
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J23C6QSTJMQ467KAI6QG54AE4MZRLPQV/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8383?
CVE-2019-8383 is a vulnerability in AdvanceCOMP through 2.1 that allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impacts by sending a crafted file to a binary.
How severe is CVE-2019-8383?
CVE-2019-8383 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-8383?
The following software versions are affected: Advancecomp 2.1, Debian Linux 9.0, Fedora 30, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8383?
There is no known fix for CVE-2019-8383 at the moment. It is recommended to update to a fixed version of the software when it becomes available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8383?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8383 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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