Vulnerability Description
The NeXTDecode function in tif_next.c in LibTIFF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access) via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by libtiff5.tif.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/16Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/07/5Exploit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1546.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1547.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3467Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.h
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73438
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/16Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/07/5Exploit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1546.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1547.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3467Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1547?
CVE-2015-1547 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The NeXTDecode function in tif_next.c in LibTIFF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access) via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by libtiff5.tif.
How severe is CVE-2015-1547?
CVE-2015-1547 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1547?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Libtiff Libtiff.