CVE-2017-10688: Input Validation

Published Jun 29, 2017
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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

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.

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