CVE-2009-2285
Description
Buffer underflow in the LZWDecodeCompat function in libtiff 3.8.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted TIFF image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2327.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
LibTIFF 3.8.2 - 'LZWDecodeCompat()' Remote Buffer Underflow
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35451/info
LibTIFF is prone to a remote buffer-underflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary malicious code in the context of a user running an application that uses the affected library. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the application.
LibTIFF 3.8.2 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.
https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/33049.zipLibTIFF - 'LZWDecodeCompat()' Remote Buffer Underflow
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 3.8.2-12 |
| sid | Fixed | 3.8.2-12 |
| forky | Fixed | 3.8.2-12 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 3.8.2-12 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 3.8.2-12 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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