CVE-2006-2025
Description
Integer overflow in the TIFFFetchData function in tif_dirread.c for libtiff before 3.8.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
LibTiff 3.x - TIFFFetchData Integer Overflow
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17732/info
Applications using the LibTIFF library are prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application that uses the affected library. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.
https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/27764.tiff.11OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 3.8.1 |
| sid | Fixed | 3.8.1 |
| forky | Fixed | 3.8.1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 3.8.1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 3.8.1 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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