LibTIFF 'LZWDecodeCompat()' Remote Buffer Underflow Vulnerability

  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-2285
  Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Buffer underflow in the LZWDecodeCompat function in libtiff 3.8.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted TIFF image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2327.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

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  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003921
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003921 - LibTIFF 'LZWDecodeCompat()' Remote Buffer Underflow Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • libtiff libtiff 3.8.2

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