CVE-2017-10688: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 29 2017(Updated: )
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a assertion abort in the TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedLong8Array function in tif_dirwrite.c. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tiff | 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 4.2.0-1+deb11u6 4.5.0-6+deb12u2 4.5.0-6+deb12u1 4.5.1+git230720-5 | |
| tiff | =4.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2712
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99359
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42299/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-10688
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/6173a57d39e04d68b139f8c1aa499a24dbe74ba1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-10688
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-10688
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10688
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-10688
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10688?
CVE-2017-10688 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10688?
To mitigate CVE-2017-10688, upgrade to LibTIFF version 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 or later.
What versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2017-10688?
LibTIFF version 4.0.8 is affected by CVE-2017-10688.
Can CVE-2017-10688 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-10688 can be exploited to cause a remote denial of service.
What function in LibTIFF does CVE-2017-10688 impact?
CVE-2017-10688 impacts the TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedLong8Array function in tif_dirwrite.c.
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