LibTIFF 4.0.3 TIFF Image tif_next.c t2p_sample_lab_signed_to_unsigned out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.0.3 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function t2p_sample_lab_signed_to_unsigned of the file tif_next.c of the component TIFF Image Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-8129. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in LibTIFF 4.0.3 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function t2p_sample_lab_signed_to_unsigned of the file tif_next.c of the component TIFF Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

LibTIFF 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by failure of tif_next.c to verify that the BitsPerSample value is 2, and the t2p_sample_lab_signed_to_unsigned function in tiff2pdf.c.

The bug was discovered 01/26/2015. The weakness was released 03/12/2018 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-8129 since 10/10/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 62 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82400 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libtiff (MDVSA-2015:147-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236058 (Red Hat Update for libtiff (RHSA-2016:1547)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (82400) and SecurityFocus (BID 72323†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-68478, VDB-75568, VDB-76198 and VDB-76201. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 82400
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libtiff (MDVSA-2015:147-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: alas-2016-733
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/10/2014 🔍
01/24/2015 +106 days 🔍
01/26/2015 +2 days 🔍
03/29/2015 +62 days 🔍
03/30/2015 +1 days 🔍
03/11/2018 +1077 days 🔍
03/12/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/12/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/21/2023 +1807 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: RHSA-2016:1546
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8129 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8129
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114356

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SecurityFocus: 72323 - LibTIFF CVE-2014-8127 Out of Bounds Read Multiple Remote Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2018 07:56
Updated: 02/21/2023 09:24
Changes: 03/12/2018 07:56 (79), 01/12/2020 11:51 (3), 02/21/2023 09:24 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:9F3:103

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