CVE-2006-3459 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the libtiff library, affecting products like Adobe Reader 9.3.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through unspecified vectors, including a large tdir_count value. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (high severity), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, multiple Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries confirm the existence of public exploit code, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation. Despite this, there is no recorded community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:3.4:beta18:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:3.4:beta24:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:3.4:beta28:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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