CVE-2017-12944
First published: Fri Aug 18 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
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=2725
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4100
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-12944
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/dc02f9050311a90b3c0655147cee09bfa7081cfc
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12944
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-12944
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12944
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-12944
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12944?
CVE-2017-12944 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12944?
To fix CVE-2017-12944, upgrade to LibTIFF version 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 or later, or to any version higher than 4.0.8.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-12944 exploit?
CVE-2017-12944 exploits a memory allocation issue in the TIFFReadDirEntryArray function.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-12944?
Affected versions include LibTIFF 4.0.8 and any other versions prior to 4.2.0-1+deb11u5.
Can CVE-2017-12944 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-12944 can allow remote attackers to cause denial of service through an application crash.
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