CVE-2010-2483: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 06 2010(Updated: )
The TIFFRGBAImageGet function in LibTIFF 3.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a TIFF file with an invalid combination of SamplesPerPixel and Photometric values.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIFF | =3.9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127736307002102&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127731610612908&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127797353202873&w=2
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tiff/+bug/591605
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40422
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2216
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127738540902757&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127781315415896&w=2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=603081
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/30/22
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0519.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1761
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-02.xml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2483?
CVE-2010-2483 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2483?
To fix CVE-2010-2483, update LibTIFF to a version later than 3.9.0 that addresses this issue.
What versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2010-2483?
LibTIFF version 3.9.0 is the only version known to be affected by CVE-2010-2483.
Can CVE-2010-2483 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2483 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted TIFF file.
What type of application is affected by CVE-2010-2483?
Applications that utilize LibTIFF 3.9.0 for image processing are affected by CVE-2010-2483.
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