CVE-2009-3296 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF images exploiting integer overflows in the CamlImages library.

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-2009-3296?

CVE-2009-3296 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 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 tiffread.c in CamlImages 2.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via TIFF images containing large width and height values that trigger heap-based buffer overflows.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gallium.inria Camimages.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3296?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-3296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3296, GHSA-89f6-w32j-rm5x.

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