CVE-2006-2026: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 25 2006(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in tif_jpeg.c in libtiff before 3.8.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image that triggers errors related to "setfield/getfield methods in cleanup functions."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tiff | <=3.8.0 | |
| tiff | =3.4 | |
| tiff | =3.5.1 | |
| tiff | =3.5.2 | |
| tiff | =3.5.3 | |
| tiff | =3.5.4 | |
| tiff | =3.5.5 | |
| tiff | =3.5.6 | |
| tiff | =3.5.7 | |
| tiff | =3.6.0 | |
| tiff | =3.6.1 | |
| tiff | =3.7.0 | |
| tiff | =3.7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.remotesensing.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1102
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=189933
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17733
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19838
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_28.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19897
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19936
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19949
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0024
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1054
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19964
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0425.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20021
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20023
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-17.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20345
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-119.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20210
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20667
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:082
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103099-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201332-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1563
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26135
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11389
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/277-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2026?
CVE-2006-2026 has a moderate severity level, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2026?
To fix CVE-2006-2026, upgrade to libtiff version 3.8.1 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2026?
CVE-2006-2026 affects libtiff versions up to 3.8.0, including specific earlier versions like 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2026?
CVE-2006-2026 is a double free vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted TIFF images.
Can CVE-2006-2026 affect the integrity of my system?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2006-2026 can cause crashes and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, thus affecting system integrity.
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