Buffer overflow in Libtiff

CVE-2009-2285

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.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.089 (94.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Libtiff — versions 3.8.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2285?
CVE-2009-2285 is a vulnerability in Libtiff, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2009-07-01.
Is CVE-2009-2285 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.