LibTIFF is prone to an overflow condition. The OJPEGReadHeaderInfoSecStreamSof() function fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted TIFF file, a context-dependent attacker can potentially cause arbitrary code execution.
Classification
Location:
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 3.9.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.