LibTIFF 4.0.8 tif_dirwrite.c TIFFWriteDirectorySec input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in LibTIFF 4.0.8. Affected by this issue is the function TIFFWriteDirectorySec of the file tif_dirwrite.c. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-13726. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.0.8 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function TIFFWriteDirectorySec of the file tif_dirwrite.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

There is a reachable assertion abort in the function TIFFWriteDirectorySec() in LibTIFF 4.0.8, related to tif_dirwrite.c and a SubIFD tag. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

The bug was discovered 08/21/2017. The weakness was published 08/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.maptools.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-13726 since 08/29/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103093 (Debian DLA-1093-1 : tiff security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176278 (Debian Security Update for tiff (DSA 4100-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103093) and SecurityFocus (BID 100524†). Similar entries are available at VDB-103648, VDB-105468, VDB-105921 and VDB-111219. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 103093
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1093-1 : tiff security update
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OpenVAS ID: 830187
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 4100-1 (tiff - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: USN-3602-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-13726 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13726
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105920

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SecurityFocus: 100524 - LibTIFF 'tif_dirwrite.c' Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2017 08:53
Updated: 12/27/2022 08:25
Changes: 08/30/2017 08:53 (70), 11/11/2019 16:09 (11), 12/27/2022 08:25 (4)
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