Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in LibTIFF 4.0.9 Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2018-8905

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libtiff

Status
Libtiff
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-8905?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in LibTIFF version 4.0.9 within the LZWDecodeCompat function, triggered by processing a specially crafted TIFF file. This can lead to potential memory corruption and unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users using affected versions should exercise caution and consider immediate updates to safeguard against possible exploits.

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References

http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2780
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg0...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg0...
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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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