Memory Leak Vulnerability in LibTIFF Affects Multiple Systems
CVE-2019-6128

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libtiff

Status
Libtiff
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2019

What is CVE-2019-6128?

The TIFFFdOpen function in tif_unix.c within LibTIFF 4.0.10 is vulnerable to a memory leak. This vulnerability can lead to increased memory consumption, potentially impacting system performance and stability. Attackers can exploit this flaw by crafting specific inputs, resulting in a denial-of-service condition, as demonstrated by tools such as pal2rgb. Organizations using LibTIFF should apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-1/
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU
http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2836
x_refsource_MISC
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-2/
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU

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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