CVE-2017-7595: Divide by Zero
First published: Sun Apr 09 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIFF | =4.0.7 | |
| debian/tiff | 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 4.2.0-1+deb11u6 4.5.0-6+deb12u2 4.5.0-6+deb12u1 4.7.0-3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3844
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97501
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/01/libtiff-divide-by-zero-in-jpegsetupencode-tiff_jpeg-c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-27
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7595
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2653
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/47f2fb61a3a64667bce1a8398a8fcb1b348ff122
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7595
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7595
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7595
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7595
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7595?
CVE-2017-7595 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7595?
To fix CVE-2017-7595, you should update your LibTIFF to a patched version that addresses the divide-by-zero error.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7595?
CVE-2017-7595 affects LibTIFF version 4.0.7 and specific Debian packages like tiff versions 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 and 4.5.1+git230720-5.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7595?
CVE-2017-7595 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a divide-by-zero error in the JPEGSetupEncode function.
Can CVE-2017-7595 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7595 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted images.
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