Stack-based buffer overflow in tiff (Alpine package)
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2006-3459 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
| 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 medium risk vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU31846
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3459
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing unspecified vectors, including a large tdir_count value in the TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionstiff (Alpine package): 3.8.2-r3 - 3.8.2-r4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:tiff_alpine_package:3.8.2-r3:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:2.0
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:tiff_alpine_package:3.8.2-r4:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:2.1
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=1963b444b57bc153fe4ca7c91cc838ff4d3dbf08
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, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
