Vulnerability Description
Buffer underflow in the LZWDecodeCompat function in libtiff 3.8.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted TIFF image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2327.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 3.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2065Exploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35695
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35866
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35883
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35912
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36194
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36831
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39135
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2285?
CVE-2009-2285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Buffer underflow in the LZWDecodeCompat function in libtiff 3.8.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted TIFF image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2...
How severe is CVE-2009-2285?
CVE-2009-2285 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.