FFmpeg up to 2.8.5 TIFF File libavcodec/tiff.c tiff_decode_tag/decode_frame memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in FFmpeg up to 2.8.5. The affected element is the function tiff_decode_tag/decode_frame of the file libavcodec/tiff.c of the component TIFF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2329. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 2.8.5 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function tiff_decode_tag/decode_frame of the file libavcodec/tiff.c of the component TIFF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

libavcodec/tiff.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.6 does not properly validate RowsPerStrip values and YCbCr chrominance subsampling factors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF file, related to the tiff_decode_tag and decode_frame functions.

The weakness was shared 02/12/2016 by Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru) as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2329 since 02/11/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88921 (openSUSE Security Update : ffmpeg (openSUSE-2016-246)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168725 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Security ffmpeg (openSUSE-SU-2016:0528-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.8.6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88921), SecurityFocus (BID 84212†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57388†). The entries VDB-80945, VDB-80943, VDB-80942 and VDB-80941 are related to this item. 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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Nessus ID: 88921
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : ffmpeg (openSUSE-2016-246)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 2.8.6
Patch: 89f464e9c229006e16f6bb5403c5529fdd0a9edd

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Researcher: Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80944
SecurityFocus: 84212 - FFmpeg 'libavcodec/tiff.c' Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035010
Vulnerability Center: 57388 - FFmpeg Remote DoS or Code Execution in libavcodec/tiff.c, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2016 11:01
Updated: 10/10/2024 23:40
Changes: 02/13/2016 11:01 (71), 02/01/2019 14:41 (15), 07/08/2022 06:12 (4), 10/10/2024 23:40 (16)
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