REDHAT-BUG-992975: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 5, 2013
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Updated

Three (two in ColorSpace conversion calculator, one in TIFF compare utility) stack-based buffer overflow flaws were found in the way icctrans / tiffdiff tools of LittleCMS, the color management system, used to process certain ICC color profile / TIFF image format files. Remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted ICC color profile / TIFF image format files that, when opened in color space conversion calculator (icctrans) or TIFF compare utility (tiffdiff) of LittleCMS would lead to that utility crash.

References: [1] http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=718682 [2] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/05/2

Affected Software

2 affected components
LittleCms icctrans
LittleCms tiffdiff

Event History

Aug 5, 2013
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-992975?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-992975 is considered high due to the presence of stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-992975?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-992975, update to the latest version of the LittleCMS software where the vulnerabilities are patched.

3

What tools are affected by REDHAT-BUG-992975?

The tools affected by REDHAT-BUG-992975 are icctrans and tiffdiff from the LittleCMS color management system.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are described in REDHAT-BUG-992975?

REDHAT-BUG-992975 describes stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the processing of certain ICC color profile and TIFF image files.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit REDHAT-BUG-992975?

Yes, a remote attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-992975 by providing specially crafted ICC color profile or TIFF files.

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