CVE-2015-1547: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
The NeXTDecode function in tif_next.c in LibTIFF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access) via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by libtiff5.tif.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| TIFF | <=4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/16
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/07/5
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1546.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1547.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3467
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73438
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1547?
CVE-2015-1547 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1547?
To fix CVE-2015-1547, update LibTIFF to a version later than 4.0.6.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-1547?
CVE-2015-1547 affects LibTIFF versions up to and including 4.0.6 and Debian Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1547 facilitate?
CVE-2015-1547 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted TIFF images.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-1547?
Exploiting CVE-2015-1547 can result in uninitialized memory access, leading to potential application crashes.
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