34854 : Apple Mac OS X ImageIO gifGetBandProc Function GIF Decompression Overflow
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Last Modified
9 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Feb 19, 2007

Discovery
Sep 08, 2006

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Mac OS X. The gifGetBandProc function in the ImageIO library fails to validate GIF image files resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted file, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Apple Computer, Inc.
Watch-list
Mac OS X
Watch-list
 10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5
10.4.6
10.4.7
10.4.8

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  • Tom Ferris - tommyBrand New Doo Doosecurity-protocols.com - Security-Protocols

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