Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PackBitsPreEncode function in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tiff in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a large width field in a BMP image.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.6 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.3 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135080/libtiff-4.0.6-Heap-Overflow.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1546.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1547.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537208/100/0/threadedBroken LinkVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135080/libtiff-4.0.6-Heap-Overflow.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1546.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1547.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537208/100/0/threadedBroken LinkVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8668?
CVE-2015-8668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the PackBitsPreEncode function in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tiff in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service v...
How severe is CVE-2015-8668?
CVE-2015-8668 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff, Oracle Vm Server, Oracle Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.