A remote overflow exists in the Mac OS X default handler for files with a '.tiff' extension. The '_cg_TIFFSetField' and 'PredictorVSetField' functions fail to properly validate input, resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause the applicaton to crash and potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.
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