Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in tif_pixarlog.c in LibTIFF before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image using the PixarLog Compression format.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00076.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1590.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49938Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51049Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2561
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/25/14
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/25/9
- http://www.remotesensing.org/libtiff/v4.0.3.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55673
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1631-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=860198
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00076.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1590.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49938Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51049Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4447?
CVE-2012-4447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in tif_pixarlog.c in LibTIFF before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF ima...
How severe is CVE-2012-4447?
CVE-2012-4447 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4447?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.