CVE-2009-2347 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 14 Jul 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Integer overflows in libtiff conversion tools allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF images with large dimensions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-2347?

CVE-2009-2347 is a critical vulnerability in Libtiff Libtiff, published on 14 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in inter-color spaces conversion tools in libtiff 3.8 through 3.8.2, 3.9, and 4.0 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TIFF image with large (1) width and (2) height values, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the (a) cvt_whole_image function in tiff2rgba and (b) tiffcvt function in rgb2ycbcr.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2347?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libtiff Libtiff.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2347?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-2347 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2347 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2347, GHSA-vf2q-hvf8-f62h.