Vulnerability Description
The TIFFVStripSize function in tif_strip.c in LibTIFF 3.9.0 and 3.9.2 makes incorrect calls to the TIFFGetField function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image, related to "downsampled OJPEG input" and possibly related to a compiler optimization that triggers a divide-by-zero error.
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=2215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40422
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-02.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2552
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0519.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1761
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/593067
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=603703Patch
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40422
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2597?
CVE-2010-2597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The TIFFVStripSize function in tif_strip.c in LibTIFF 3.9.0 and 3.9.2 makes incorrect calls to the TIFFGetField function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash)...
How severe is CVE-2010-2597?
CVE-2010-2597 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-2010-2597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.