WebKit Image Decoder Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:38374

Info

WebKit Image Decoder Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 38374
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2010-0659
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 25 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 09:32AM
Credit: Robert Swiecki
Vulnerable: WebKit Open Source Project WebKit r52401
WebKit Open Source Project WebKit r51295
WebKit Open Source Project WebKit r38566
WebKit Open Source Project WebKit 0
Google Chrome 3.0.195 .33
Google Chrome 3.0.195 .32
Google Chrome 3.0.195 .24
Google Chrome 3.0.195 .21
Google Chrome 2.0.172 .43
Google Chrome 2.0.172 .37
Google Chrome 2.0.172 .33
Google Chrome 2.0.172 .31
Google Chrome 2.0.172 .30
Google Chrome 1.0.154 .61
Google Chrome 0.3.154 9
Google Chrome 0.2.149 .30
Google Chrome 0.2.149 .29
Google Chrome 0.2.149 .27
Google Chrome 3.0 Beta
Google Chrome 1.0.154.65
Google Chrome 1.0.154.64
Google Chrome 1.0.154.59
Google Chrome 1.0.154.55
Google Chrome 1.0.154.53
Google Chrome 1.0.154.48
Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
Google Chrome 1.0.154.36
Not Vulnerable: WebKit Open Source Project WebKit r52833
Google Chrome 4.0.249 .78

Discussion

WebKit Image Decoder Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

WebKit is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to properly handle a failure of memory allocation when decoding images.

Attackers may be able to leverage this issue to run arbitrary code or to crash the browser. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

NOTE: This BID was previously documented in BID 37948 (Google Chrome prior to 4.0.249.78 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

WebKit Image Decoder Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

WebKit Image Decoder Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for details.

References

WebKit Image Decoder Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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