VDB-96502 · CVE-2016-6236 · ID 26

Dropbox Lepton 1.0 JPEG File lepton/jpgcoder.cc setup_imginfo_jpg out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Dropbox Lepton 1.0. Affected is the function setup_imginfo_jpg of the file lepton/jpgcoder.cc of the component JPEG File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-6236. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Dropbox Lepton 1.0 (Cloud Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function setup_imginfo_jpg of the file lepton/jpgcoder.cc of the component JPEG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The setup_imginfo_jpg function in lepton/jpgcoder.cc in Dropbox lepton 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted jpeg file.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2016. The weakness was disclosed 02/02/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6236 since 07/17/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 200 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Name

Dropbox Lepton

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/17/2016 🔍
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02/02/2017 +200 days 🔍
02/02/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/03/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/11/2022 +2107 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 26
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96502
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6236 - Dropbox - lepton - Out-of-Bounds Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2017 10:02
Updated: 11/11/2022 12:56
Changes: 02/03/2017 10:02 (58), 08/10/2020 09:04 (4), 11/11/2022 12:56 (3)
Complete: 🔍
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