CVE-2017-7594: Medium severity LibTIFF libtiff vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The OJPEGReadHeaderInfoSecTablesDcTable function in tifojpeg.c in LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted image.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/tiffto 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7594?
CVE-2017-7594 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7594?
To fix CVE-2017-7594, upgrade to the patched versions of the LibTIFF library as specified in the vulnerability report.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-7594?
CVE-2017-7594 affects LibTIFF versions 4.0.7 and multiple Debian package versions.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-7594?
CVE-2017-7594 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause a memory leak.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-7594 on applications?
The impact of CVE-2017-7594 on applications is a potential denial of service, leading to degraded performance or crashes.