Vulnerability Description
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a assertion abort in the TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedLong8Array function in tif_dirwrite.c. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2712Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99359
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42299/
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2712Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99359
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42299/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10688?
CVE-2017-10688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a assertion abort in the TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedLong8Array function in tif_dirwrite.c. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-10688?
CVE-2017-10688 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-10688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.