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CVE-2012-1173

UnknownEPSS 6.92%

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CVE-2012-1173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in tiff_getimage.c in LibTIFF 3.9.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tile size in a TIFF file, which is not properly handled by the (1) gtTileSeparate or (2) gtStripSeparate function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in tiff_getimage.c in LibTIFF 3.9.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tile size in a TIFF file, which is not properly handled by the (1) gtTileSeparate or (2) gtStripSeparate function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.92%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibtiffLibtiff3.9.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1173?
Multiple integer overflows in tiff_getimage.c in LibTIFF 3.9.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tile size in a TIFF file, which is not properly handled by the (1) gtTileSeparate or (2) gtStripSeparate function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-1173?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1173?
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Source: NVD / NIST