LibTIFF 4.0.3 bmp2tiff numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.0.3 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function bmp2tiff. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9330. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.0.3 (Image Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function bmp2tiff. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tif in libtiff 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted BMP image, related to dimensions, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

The weakness was presented 12/22/2014 by Paris Zoumpouloglou with Project Zero Labs as confirmed posting (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9330 since 12/07/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83499 (Debian DLA-221-1 : 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236058 (Red Hat Update for libtiff (RHSA-2016:1547)).

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 X-Force (99665), Tenable (83499), SecurityFocus (BID 71789†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031442†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49796†). Further details are available at bugzilla.maptools.org. See VDB-80138, VDB-80155, VDB-91811 and VDB-91812 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 83499
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-221-1 : tiff security update
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: alas-2016-733
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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: RHSA-2016:1546
Researcher: Paris Zoumpouloglou
Organization: Project Zero Labs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9330 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9330
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68478

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X-Force: 99665 - LibTIFF bmp2tiff integer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 71789 - LibTIFF 'tools/bmp2tiff.c' Out of Bounds Read Integer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031442 - LibTIFF Integer Overflow in bmp2tiff Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 49796 - libtiff 4.0.3 Remote DoS via a Crafted BMP Image, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2014 20:51
Updated: 03/01/2022 16:57
Changes: 12/31/2014 20:51 (80), 06/27/2017 03:08 (8), 03/01/2022 16:49 (3), 03/01/2022 16:57 (1)
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