CVE-2010-2598: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jul 01 2010(Updated: )
LibTIFF in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 on x86_64 platforms, as used in tiff2rgba, attempts to process image data even when the required compression functionality is not configured, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF image, related to "downsampled OJPEG input."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3-ga | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3-ga | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3-ga | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3-ga | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3-ga | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2598?
CVE-2010-2598 has a severity rating of medium as it can cause denial of service but does not allow for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2598?
To fix CVE-2010-2598, you should update the LibTIFF package to the latest version provided by Red Hat.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2010-2598?
CVE-2010-2598 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on x86_64 platforms.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-2598 enable?
CVE-2010-2598 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted TIFF images.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2010-2598?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2010-2598 is to avoid processing untrusted TIFF images until the update is applied.
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