Vulnerability Description
The make_available_at_least function in io-tiff.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large TIFF file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | < 2.36.12 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=779020ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-08Third Party Advisory
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=779020ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6314?
CVE-2017-6314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The make_available_at_least function in io-tiff.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large TIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-6314?
CVE-2017-6314 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6314?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdk-Pixbuf, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.