Vulnerability identifier: #VU3801
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in _TIFFVGetField() function in tif_dir.c in libtiff 4.0.6. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted TIFF image, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.0.7.
Vulnerable software versions
LibTIFF: 4.0.6
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/26/7
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.