CVE-2018-10113 : Security Advisory and Response

GEGL up to version 0.3.32 has a vulnerability in the process function of operations/external/ppm-load.c, leading to a denial of service due to unbounded memory allocation.

Understanding CVE-2018-10113

This CVE identifies a flaw in GEGL that can result in a denial of service when memory allocation fails.

What is CVE-2018-10113?

GEGL, up to version 0.3.32, contains a vulnerability in the process function of operations/external/ppm-load.c, allowing for unbounded memory allocation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10113

The vulnerability can be exploited to cause a denial of service, leading to an application crash when memory allocation fails.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10113

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue in GEGL through 0.3.32 allows for unbounded memory allocation in the process function of operations/external/ppm-load.c, resulting in a denial of service upon allocation failure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: GEGL up to 0.3.32

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by triggering the unbounded memory allocation feature in the process function, causing a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-10113 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GEGL to a patched version if available
Monitor for any unusual memory allocation behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions
Implement memory allocation limits and error handling mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by GEGL to address the memory allocation vulnerability