Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer underflows in the (1) LZWDecode, (2) LZWDecodeCompat, and (3) LZWDecodeVector functions in tif_lzw.c in the LZW decoder in LibTIFF 3.8.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF file, related to improper handling of the CODE_CLEAR code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 3.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=234080
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31610Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31623Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31668Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31670Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31698Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31838Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2327?
CVE-2008-2327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer underflows in the (1) LZWDecode, (2) LZWDecodeCompat, and (3) LZWDecodeVector functions in tif_lzw.c in the LZW decoder in LibTIFF 3.8.2 and earlier allow context-dependent attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2008-2327?
CVE-2008-2327 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.