Vulnerability Description
LibTIFF in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 on x86_64 platforms, as used in tiff2rgba, attempts to process image data even when the required compression functionality is not configured, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF image, related to "downsampled OJPEG input."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40536Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0520.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1761Broken Link
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40536Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0520.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1761Broken Link
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2598?
CVE-2010-2598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). LibTIFF in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 on x86_64 platforms, as used in tiff2rgba, attempts to process image data even when the required compression functionality is not configured, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2010-2598?
CVE-2010-2598 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-2010-2598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.