CVE-2009-2285: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 01 2009(Updated: )
Buffer underflow in the LZWDecodeCompat function in libtiff 3.8.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted TIFF image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2327.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tiff | =3.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tiff/+bug/380149
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/29/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/22/1
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2065
- http://www.lan.st/showthread.php?t=1856&page=3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/23/1
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00230.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00142.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00161.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35883
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35695
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35866
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1159.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00714.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg00655.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200908-03.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35912
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36194
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36831
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-267808-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4004
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0173
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38241
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4013
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2727
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1637
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4070
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39135
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7049
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10145
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/797-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2285?
CVE-2009-2285 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2285?
To address CVE-2009-2285, upgrade libtiff to a version later than 3.8.2.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-2285?
CVE-2009-2285 specifically affects libtiff version 3.8.2.
Can CVE-2009-2285 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2285 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers through crafted TIFF images.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2285?
CVE-2009-2285 is a buffer underflow vulnerability that can result in application crashes.
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