Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Google Picasa

CVE-2013-5357

What is CVE-2013-5357?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Picasa3.exe component of Google Picasa, specifically affecting versions prior to 3.9.0 Build 137.69. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit a crafted TIFF file, particularly one with extended StripByteCounts tags, to induce a heap-based buffer overflow. When successfully exploited, it can lead to arbitrary code execution on the targeted system, creating a significant security risk for users.

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