CVE-2017-7592: Input Validation

Published Apr 9, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The putagreytile function in tifgetimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.7 has a left-shift undefined behavior issue, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.7
debian/tiff
4.2.0-1+deb11u54.2.0-1+deb11u64.5.0-6+deb12u24.5.0-6+deb12u14.7.0-3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.2.0-1+deb11u5Fixed in 4.2.0-1+deb11u6Fixed in 4.5.0-6+deb12u2Fixed in 4.5.0-6+deb12u1Fixed in 4.7.0-3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade LibTIFF 4.0.7 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.7

Event History

Apr 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:51 AM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:58 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7592?

CVE-2017-7592 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service attack through an application crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7592?

To fix CVE-2017-7592, upgrade LibTIFF to version 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 or later.

3

Which versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2017-7592?

CVE-2017-7592 affects LibTIFF version 4.0.7, among other specific versions.

4

Can CVE-2017-7592 lead to data security issues?

CVE-2017-7592 can lead to a denial of service, but it does not directly allow for data breaches.

5

What software is impacted by CVE-2017-7592?

CVE-2017-7592 primarily impacts the LibTIFF library and specifically the tiff package on Debian systems.

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