What is the severity of CVE-2017-6886?

CVE-2017-6886 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6886?

To fix CVE-2017-6886, upgrade LibRaw to version 0.18.2 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-6886?

LibRaw versions up to and including 0.18.1 are affected by CVE-2017-6886.

Can CVE-2017-6886 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-6886 can potentially be exploited remotely when processing specially crafted TIFF files.

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2017-6886?

CVE-2017-6886 is a vulnerability that involves an error in the parse_tiff_ifd() function, leading to memory corruption.

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CVE-2017-6886

critical

9.8

CWE

119

16/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-6886: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 16 2017(Updated: )

An error within the "parse_tiff_ifd()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions before 0.18.2 can be exploited to corrupt memory.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
LibRaw	<=0.18.1

Remedy

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/d7c3d2cb460be10a3ea7b32e9443a83c243b2251

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6886?
CVE-2017-6886 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6886?
To fix CVE-2017-6886, upgrade LibRaw to version 0.18.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-6886?
LibRaw versions up to and including 0.18.1 are affected by CVE-2017-6886.
Can CVE-2017-6886 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-6886 can potentially be exploited remotely when processing specially crafted TIFF files.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2017-6886?
CVE-2017-6886 is a vulnerability that involves an error in the parse_tiff_ifd() function, leading to memory corruption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6886?
CVE-2017-6886 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6886?
To fix CVE-2017-6886, upgrade LibRaw to version 0.18.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-6886?
LibRaw versions up to and including 0.18.1 are affected by CVE-2017-6886.
Can CVE-2017-6886 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-6886 can potentially be exploited remotely when processing specially crafted TIFF files.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2017-6886?
CVE-2017-6886 is a vulnerability that involves an error in the parse_tiff_ifd() function, leading to memory corruption.