Heap-based Buffer Overflow in LibTIFF Affects Multiple Systems
CVE-2017-17095

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libtiff

Status
Libtiff
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-17095?

LibTIFF version 4.0.9 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the tools/pal2rgb.c file. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of specially crafted TIFF files, resulting in application crashes and potential denial of service. Users are urged to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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References

https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2750
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43322/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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