Buffer underflow in tiff (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2009-2285
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 tiff (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer underflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29280

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-2285

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the LZWDecodeCompat function in libtiff when processing TIFF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted TIFF image, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tiff (Alpine package): 3.8.2-r1 - 3.8.2-r4

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=1963b444b57bc153fe4ca7c91cc838ff4d3dbf08
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ad584bdb8be6b4b7868fa888adecb8a9ef543d50


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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