Vulnerability Description
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory leak in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a memory leak resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2706Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99300Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42300/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2706Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99300Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42300/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9936?
CVE-2017-9936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory leak in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a memory leak resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-9936?
CVE-2017-9936 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-2017-9936?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.