CVE-2015-8683: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
The putcontig8bitCIELab function in tif_getimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a packed TIFF image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIFF | =4.0.6 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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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/2015/12/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/26/1
- 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/79718
- 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-2015-8683?
CVE-2015-8683 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8683?
To fix CVE-2015-8683, update LibTIFF to a version later than 4.0.6.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8683?
Users of LibTIFF version 4.0.6 on Debian 7.0 and Debian 8.0 are affected by CVE-2015-8683.
What happens if CVE-2015-8683 is exploited?
If CVE-2015-8683 is exploited, it may result in a denial of service through application crashes.
Is CVE-2015-8683 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-8683 can be exploited by remote attackers via a specially crafted TIFF image.
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