LibTIFF 4.0.7 libtiff/tif_read.c divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.0.7. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file libtiff/tif_read.c. The manipulation leads to divide by zero. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-10266. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in LibTIFF 4.0.7 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects an unknown function of the file libtiff/tif_read.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted TIFF image, related to libtiff/tif_read.c:351:22.

The bug was discovered 03/24/2017. The weakness was published 03/24/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-10266 since 03/24/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 99043 (Debian DLA-877-1 : 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 176022 (Debian Security Update for tiff (DSA 3844-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (99043) and SecurityFocus (BID 97115†). Similar entries are available at VDB-95274, VDB-98526, VDB-98527 and VDB-98528. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 99043
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-877-1 : tiff security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703844
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3844-1 (tiff - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: 438274f938e046d33cb0e1230b41da32ffe223e1⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-10266 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10266
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98525

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SecurityFocus: 97115 - LibTIFF 'libtiff/tif_read.c' Divide By Zero Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-10266 - libtiff - Denial of Service Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2017 20:51
Updated: 11/15/2022 10:02
Changes: 03/25/2017 20:51 (74), 09/14/2020 09:31 (8), 11/15/2022 09:58 (5), 11/15/2022 10:02 (1)
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