Vulnerability Description
The OJPEGPostDecode function in tif_ojpeg.c in LibTIFF 3.9.0 and 3.9.2, as used in tiff2ps, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted TIFF image, related to "downsampled OJPEG input."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 3.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2209
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127731610612908&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40422
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-02.xml
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2209
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127731610612908&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40422
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-02.xml
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2596?
CVE-2010-2596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The OJPEGPostDecode function in tif_ojpeg.c in LibTIFF 3.9.0 and 3.9.2, as used in tiff2ps, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2010-2596?
CVE-2010-2596 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-2010-2596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.