CVE-2017-16663 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2017-16663 was published on November 8, 2017, and affects the version 0.49.4 of sam2p. The vulnerability involves integer overflows leading to heap-based buffer overflows in the ReadImage function of input-bmp.ci due to unsafe multiplications of 'width * height'.

Understanding CVE-2017-16663

This CVE entry highlights a specific security issue in the sam2p software version 0.49.4.

What is CVE-2017-16663?

The vulnerability in sam2p 0.49.4 results from integer overflows causing heap-based buffer overflows in the ReadImage function due to unsafe multiplications of 'width * height'.

The Impact of CVE-2017-16663

The vulnerability can be exploited to trigger heap-based buffer overflows, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-16663

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from integer overflows in input-bmp.ci within the ReadImage function of sam2p 0.49.4, caused by unsafe multiplications of 'width * height'.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: 0.49.4 of sam2p

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting a malicious input to trigger the heap-based buffer overflows.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-16663 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update sam2p to a patched version if available
Implement input validation to prevent malicious inputs

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches
Conduct security audits and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the latest patches and updates for sam2p are applied to mitigate the risk of exploitation.