#VU31838 Code Injection in LibTIFF - CVE-2013-4232

Vulnerability identifier: #VU31838

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [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:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4232

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LibTIFF
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: LibTIFF

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in a crafted TIFF image. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

LibTIFF: 1:6.0p1-4+deb7u4

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External links
https://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2449
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0223.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/54543
https://secunia.com/advisories/54628
https://www.asmail.be/msg0055359936.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2744
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/10/2
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=995975

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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.