CVE-2022-1507: chafa: NULL Pointer Dereference in function gif_internal_decode_frame at libnsgif.c:599 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted input file. in hpjansson/chafa
First published: Wed Apr 27 2022(Updated: )
chafa: NULL Pointer Dereference in function gif_internal_decode_frame at libnsgif.c:599 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted input file. in GitHub repository hpjansson/chafa prior to 1.10.2. chafa: NULL Pointer Dereference in function gif_internal_decode_frame at libnsgif.c:599 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted input file.
Credit: security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chafa | <1.10.2 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedora | =36 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/hpjansson/chafa/commit/e4b777c7b7c144cd16a0ea96108267b1004fe6c9
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/104d8c5d-cac5-4baa-9ac9-291ea0bcab95
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3PLHKTQYK6AO3M5NAVM3CDVQTZZS6MCO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DIOAZPITFL2Y7Y6KHCZ4OIK7P7KWFN22/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/L54UEP5S254VP5FZWGFPHLTPMFJVOGYT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/L54UEP5S254VP5FZWGFPHLTPMFJVOGYT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DIOAZPITFL2Y7Y6KHCZ4OIK7P7KWFN22/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3PLHKTQYK6AO3M5NAVM3CDVQTZZS6MCO/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1507?
CVE-2022-1507 has a severity rating that may lead to a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1507?
To fix CVE-2022-1507, update the Chafa software to version 1.10.2 or later.
Which versions of Chafa are affected by CVE-2022-1507?
CVE-2022-1507 affects all versions of Chafa prior to 1.10.2.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2022-1507?
The vulnerability in CVE-2022-1507 is caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the gif_internal_decode_frame function.
Can CVE-2022-1507 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-1507 can be exploited remotely using a crafted input file that triggers the vulnerability.
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