LibTIFF up to 3.8.2 tif_lzw.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in LibTIFF up to 3.8.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file tif_lzw.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2008-2327. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF up to 3.8.2 (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file tif_lzw.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer underflows in the (1) LZWDecode, (2) LZWDecodeCompat, and (3) LZWDecodeVector functions in tif_lzw.c in the LZW decoder in LibTIFF 3.8.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF file, related to improper handling of the CODE_CLEAR code.

The bug was discovered 08/26/2008. The weakness was presented 08/27/2008 with Apple Product Security (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-2327 since 05/18/2008. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67743 (Oracle Linux 3 : libtiff (ELSA-2008-0863)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117254 (CentOS Security Update for libtiff (CESA-2008:0848)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44783), Tenable (67743), SecurityFocus (BID 30832†), OSVDB (47795†) and Secunia (SA32706†). See VDB-2303, VDB-42790, VDB-42001 and VDB-42000 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 67743
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 3 : libtiff (ELSA-2008-0863)
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OpenVAS ID: 61589
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1632-1 (tiff)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Organization: Apple Product Security
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-2327 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2327
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43808

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X-Force: 44783
SecurityFocus: 30832 - LibTIFF 'tif_lzw.c' Remote Buffer Underflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 32706 - Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 47795 - CVE-2008-2327 - LibTIFF - Multiple Buffer Underflow Issues
SecurityTracker: 1020750
Vulnerability Center: 19348 - LibTIFF 3.8.2 and earlier LZW Decoder Multiple Buffer Overflows Allow Remote Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2438

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Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/16/2019 10:22
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (89), 08/16/2019 10:22 (5)
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