CVE-2017-6100: High severity Tcpdf Project Tcpdf vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2016
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Updated

tcpdf before 6.2.0 uploads files from the server generating PDF-files to an external FTP.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tcpdf
6.3.5+dfsg1-16.6.2+dfsg1-16.7.5+dfsg-1
Tcpdf Project Tcpdf<=6.1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tcpdf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.5+dfsg1-1Fixed in 6.6.2+dfsg1-1Fixed in 6.7.5+dfsg-1

Event History

Feb 7, 2016
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:33 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Feb 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6100?

CVE-2017-6100 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6100?

To fix CVE-2017-6100, upgrade TCPDF to version 6.2.0 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

3

What versions of TCPDF are affected by CVE-2017-6100?

CVE-2017-6100 affects versions of TCPDF prior to 6.2.0, including 6.1.1 and all earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6100?

CVE-2017-6100 is a vulnerability that allows unauthorized file uploads from the server generating PDF files to an external FTP.

5

Is CVE-2017-6100 related to any specific operating systems?

CVE-2017-6100 is particularly relevant for users of Debian systems running outdated versions of TCPDF.

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