CVE-2015-8665: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
tif_getimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via the SamplesPerPixel tag in a TIFF image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tiff | =4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- 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.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/24/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/24/4
- 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/79728
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035508
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2939-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8665?
CVE-2015-8665 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds read conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8665?
To fix CVE-2015-8665, you should update to a patched version of LibTIFF higher than 4.0.6.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-8665?
CVE-2015-8665 specifically affects LibTIFF version 4.0.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8665 facilitate?
CVE-2015-8665 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack via specially crafted TIFF images.
Can CVE-2015-8665 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8665 can be exploited remotely by using crafted TIFF images.
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