Vulnerability Description
TIFFWriteScanline in tif_write.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.
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 | 3.8.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104089Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2053
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-2/
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104089Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2053
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10779?
CVE-2018-10779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). TIFFWriteScanline in tif_write.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.
How severe is CVE-2018-10779?
CVE-2018-10779 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-2018-10779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.