Vulnerability Description
The LZW decompressor in the gif2tiff tool in libtiff 4.0.3 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2452Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0223.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=996468Patch
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/ce6841d9e41d621ba23cf18b190ee6a23b2cc833Patch
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2452Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0223.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=996468Patch
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/ce6841d9e41d621ba23cf18b190ee6a23b2cc833Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4244?
CVE-2013-4244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The LZW decompressor in the gif2tiff tool in libtiff 4.0.3 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2013-4244?
CVE-2013-4244 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-2013-4244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.