Apple ImageIO and Apple TV are prone to an overflow condition. The LibTIFF library fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted TIFF image with JPEG encoding, a context-dependent attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
