Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the OJPEGVSetField function in tif_ojpeg.c for libtiff 3.6.1 and earlier, when compiled with the OJPEG_SUPPORT (old JPEG support) option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed TIFF image.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 3.6.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 1.0 |
References
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=154&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/129910US Government Resource
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_38_libtiff.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17843
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=154&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/129910US Government Resource
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_38_libtiff.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17843
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0929?
CVE-2004-0929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the OJPEGVSetField function in tif_ojpeg.c for libtiff 3.6.1 and earlier, when compiled with the OJPEG_SUPPORT (old JPEG support) option, allows remote attackers to execu...
How severe is CVE-2004-0929?
CVE-2004-0929 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0929?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff, Suse Suse Linux.