CVE-2017-5849
First published: Wed Mar 15 2017(Updated: )
tiffttopnm in netpbm 10.47.63 does not properly use the libtiff TIFFRGBAImageGet function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and write) via a crafted tiff image file, related to transposing width and height values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| Netpbm | =10.47.63 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2654
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2655
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96011
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AF42A624FXVY3BYBHMAO6F2X7EJYHQE2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LDK3BDMKIQL2NQ3SJZXPBEN2LSOUSSEE/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5849?
CVE-2017-5849 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds read and write issues.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5849?
To resolve CVE-2017-5849, update to a patched version of Netpbm or Fedora that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5849?
CVE-2017-5849 affects Netpbm version 10.47.63 and Fedora versions 24 and 25.
Can CVE-2017-5849 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5849 can be exploited remotely via a crafted TIFF image file.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5849 enable?
CVE-2017-5849 enables a denial of service attack that could crash applications processing malicious TIFF images.
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