Vulnerability Description
LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in tif_lzw.c resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted bmp image to tools/bmp2tiff.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2664Issue Tracking
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95705Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-27
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2664Issue Tracking
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95705Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-27
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5563?
CVE-2017-5563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in tif_lzw.c resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted bmp image to tools/bmp2tiff.
How severe is CVE-2017-5563?
CVE-2017-5563 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.