CVE-2012-1173: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 4, 2012
·Updated
Multiple integer overflows in tiffgetimage.c in LibTIFF 3.9.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tile size in a TIFF file, which is not properly handled by the (1) gtTileSeparate or (2) gtStripSeparate function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff=3.9.4
Event History
Jun 4, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1173?
CVE-2012-1173 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1173?
To fix CVE-2012-1173, upgrade LibTIFF to version 4.0.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2012-1173?
CVE-2012-1173 specifically affects LibTIFF version 3.9.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1173?
CVE-2012-1173 is an integer overflow vulnerability leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2012-1173?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2012-1173 by crafting a malicious TIFF file.