SB2012120601 - Heap-based buffer overflow in tiff (Alpine package) 



SB2012120601 - Heap-based buffer overflow in tiff (Alpine package)

Published: December 6, 2012

Security Bulletin ID SB2012120601
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4447)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in tif_pixarlog.c in LibTIFF before 4.0.3. A remote attacker can use a crafted TIFF image using the PixarLog Compression format. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.