CVE-2005-2452
First published: Wed Aug 03 2005(Updated: )
libtiff up to 3.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a TIFF image header with a zero "YCbCr subsampling" value, which causes a divide-by-zero error in (1) tif_strip.c and (2) tif_tile.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0804.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tiff | =3.6.1 | |
| tiff | =3.5.7 | |
| tiff | =3.5.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=12008
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:142
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:143
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:144
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14417
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16266
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16486
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/156-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2452?
CVE-2005-2452 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2452?
To fix CVE-2005-2452, users should update to a version of libtiff later than 3.7.0, which addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2005-2452?
CVE-2005-2452 affects libtiff versions up to and including 3.7.0.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2005-2452?
The vulnerability occurs due to a divide-by-zero error triggered by a TIFF image header with a zero 'YCbCr subsampling' value.
Is CVE-2005-2452 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2005-2452 is a different issue than CVE-2004-0804, despite both being related to libtiff.
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