Vulnerability Description
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory malloc failure in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to an abort 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 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2707ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99304Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2707ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99304Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9937?
CVE-2017-9937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory malloc failure in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to an abort resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-9937?
CVE-2017-9937 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-2017-9937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.