CVE-2017-17973: Use After Free
First published: Fri Dec 29 2017(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a heap-based use-after-free in the t2p_writeproc function in tiff2pdf.c. NOTE: there is a third-party report of inability to reproduce this issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIFF | =4.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2769
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102331
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1074318
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1530912
- http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2017-17973
- http://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2017-17973/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1530913
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17973?
CVE-2017-17973 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17973?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17973, upgrade to a fixed version of LibTIFF that addresses this specific vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-17973?
CVE-2017-17973 specifically affects LibTIFF version 4.0.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-17973?
CVE-2017-17973 is a heap-based use-after-free vulnerability located in the t2p_writeproc function.
Is CVE-2017-17973 easy to exploit?
The exploitability of CVE-2017-17973 is uncertain due to a third-party report claiming inability to reproduce the issue.
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