CVE-2017-10688: Input Validation
Published Jun 29, 2017
·Updated
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a assertion abort in the TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedLong8Array function in tifdirwrite.c. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.8
debian/tiff
4.5.0-6+deb12u44.7.0-3+deb13u34.7.2-1
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/tiffto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.5.0-6+deb12u4Fixed in 4.7.0-3+deb13u3Fixed in 4.7.2-1
Event History
Jun 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10688?
CVE-2017-10688 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-10688?
To mitigate CVE-2017-10688, upgrade to LibTIFF version 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 or later.
3
What versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2017-10688?
LibTIFF version 4.0.8 is affected by CVE-2017-10688.
4
Can CVE-2017-10688 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-10688 can be exploited to cause a remote denial of service.
5
What function in LibTIFF does CVE-2017-10688 impact?
CVE-2017-10688 impacts the TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedLong8Array function in tif_dirwrite.c.