#VU39382 Heap-based buffer overflow in LibTIFF - CVE-2016-10272

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39382

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10272

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LibTIFF
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: LibTIFF

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in LibTIFF 4.0.7. A remote attacker can use a crafted TIFF image to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LibTIFF: 4.0.7

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97197
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/01/libtiff-multiple-heap-based-buffer-overflow/
https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/9657bbe3cdce4aaa90e07d50c1c70ae52da0ba6a

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.