HTTP: Adobe Reader and Acrobat LibTIFF TIFFFetchData Function Integer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat LibTIFF. A successful attack can allow attackers to execute remote code in the context of the current logged in user.

Extended Description

Applications using the LibTIFF library are prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application that uses the affected library. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Suse linux_professional

References

BugTraq: 17732

CVE: CVE-2006-2025

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:LIBTIF-FETCHDATA

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Reader and Acrobat LibTIFF TIFFFetchData Function Integer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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