CVE-2017-17942: High severity tiff vulnerability
Published Dec 28, 2017
·Updated
In LibTIFF 4.0.9, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function PackBitsEncode in tifpackbits.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.9
Event History
Dec 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17942?
CVE-2017-17942 has been assigned a medium severity level due to its nature as a heap-based buffer over-read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-17942?
To fix CVE-2017-17942, upgrade to a patched version of LibTIFF beyond 4.0.9 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-17942?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-17942 include data corruption and potential information leakage due to the buffer over-read.
4
Which versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2017-17942?
CVE-2017-17942 affects LibTIFF version 4.0.9 specifically.
5
What function in LibTIFF is associated with CVE-2017-17942?
CVE-2017-17942 is associated with the PackBitsEncode function in tif_packbits.c.