LibTIFF 4.0.7 tools/tiff2pdf.c t2p_readwrite_pdf_image_tile numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.7. This impacts the function t2p_readwrite_pdf_image_tile of the file tools/tiff2pdf.c. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-10094. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in LibTIFF 4.0.7 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function t2p_readwrite_pdf_image_tile of the file tools/tiff2pdf.c. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Off-by-one error in the t2p_readwrite_pdf_image_tile function in tools/tiff2pdf.c in LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2017. The weakness was disclosed 03/01/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-10094 since 01/01/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 96495 (Debian DSA-3762-1 : 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 171773 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for tiff (SUSE-SU-2018:4120-1)).

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 (96495) and SecurityFocus (BID 95214†). The entries VDB-93746, VDB-93747, VDB-93749 and VDB-93750 are pretty similar. 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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Nessus ID: 96495
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3762-1 : tiff - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703762
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3762-1 (tiff - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-10094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97392

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SecurityFocus: 95214 - LibTIFF CVE-2016-10094 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-10094 - LibTIFF - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Created: 03/02/2017 09:51
Updated: 09/02/2020 20:12
Changes: 03/02/2017 09:51 (74), 09/02/2020 20:12 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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