LibTIFF 4.0.6 TIFF Image tif_getimage.c putcontig8bitCIELab memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in LibTIFF 4.0.6. This issue affects the function putcontig8bitCIELab of the file tif_getimage.c of the component TIFF Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-8683. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in LibTIFF 4.0.6 (Image Processing Software). This affects the function putcontig8bitCIELab of the file tif_getimage.c of the component TIFF Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The putcontig8bitCIELab function in tif_getimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a packed TIFF image.

The weakness was disclosed 04/13/2016 by Alibaba (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8683 since 12/24/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88387 (Debian DLA-402-1 : 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 196437 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Tiff Vulnerabilities (USN-2939-1)).

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 (88387) and SecurityFocus (BID 79718†). The entries VDB-9747, VDB-61154, VDB-80138 and VDB-80155 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 88387
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-402-1 : tiff security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703467
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3467-1 (tiff - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: USN-2939-1
Researcher: Alibaba
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8683 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8683
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82317
SecurityFocus: 79718 - LibTIFF 'tif_getimage.c' Out of Bounds Read Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035508

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2016 09:57
Updated: 07/24/2022 10:04
Changes: 04/14/2016 09:57 (55), 10/05/2018 07:53 (24), 07/24/2022 10:00 (5), 07/24/2022 10:04 (1)
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