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
debian/tiff
4.2.0-1+deb11u54.2.0-1+deb11u64.5.0-6+deb12u24.5.0-6+deb12u14.5.1+git230720-5
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.8
Remediation
Event History
Jun 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:51 AM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:58 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected 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.