Vulnerability Description
The TIFFReadDirectory function in LibTIFF 3.9.0 does not properly validate the data types of codec-specific tags that have an out-of-order position in a TIFF file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2481.
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=2210Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-02.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2552
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=554371Patch
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2210Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50726
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-02.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2552
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=554371Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2630?
CVE-2010-2630 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The TIFFReadDirectory function in LibTIFF 3.9.0 does not properly validate the data types of codec-specific tags that have an out-of-order position in a TIFF file, which allows remote attackers to cau...
How severe is CVE-2010-2630?
CVE-2010-2630 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-2010-2630?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.