Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in tif_dir.c in LibTIFF before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOTRANGE tag in a TIFF image.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.1 |
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/51491Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2589
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56715
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1655-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=867235
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80339
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00076.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1590.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51491Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2589
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56715
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5581?
CVE-2012-5581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in tif_dir.c in LibTIFF before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOTRANGE tag in a TIFF i...
How severe is CVE-2012-5581?
CVE-2012-5581 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-2012-5581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.