CVE-2015-7554: Critical severity tiff vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2016
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Updated

The TIFFVGetField function in tifdir.c in libtiff 4.0.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory write and crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted field data in an extension tag in a TIFF image.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.6

Event History

Jan 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7554?

CVE-2015-7554 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause crashes from invalid memory writes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7554?

To fix CVE-2015-7554, upgrade to a patched version of libtiff that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2015-7554?

CVE-2015-7554 specifically affects libtiff version 4.0.6.

4

What type of attack is represented by CVE-2015-7554?

CVE-2015-7554 represents a denial of service attack where crafted TIFF image data can lead to application crashes.

5

Are there any potential impacts of CVE-2015-7554 beyond denial of service?

While the primary impact of CVE-2015-7554 is denial of service, it may also lead to unspecified other impacts due to potential memory corruption.

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