27726 : LibTIFF NeXT RLE Decoder Image Handling Overflow
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Disclosure

Aug 02, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in LibTIFF. The NeXT RLE decoder fails to validate RLE image files resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.8.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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3.5.x
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3.7.x
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3.8.1

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