CVE-2010-2598

Name: CVE-2010-2598
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-02T12:43:53.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2598 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LibTIFF in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 on x86_64 platforms, as used in tiff2rgba, attempts to process image data even when the required compression functionality is not configured, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF image, related to "downsampled OJPEG input.". EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LibTIFF in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 on x86_64 platforms, as used in tiff2rgba, attempts to process image data even when the required compression functionality is not configured, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF image, related to "downsampled OJPEG input."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	3.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/40536Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0520.htmlNot Applicable
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1761Broken Link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/40536Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0520.htmlNot Applicable
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1761Broken Link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583081Exploit

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2598?

How severe is CVE-2010-2598?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2598 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2598?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST