7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7601: Input Validation

First published: Sun Apr 09 2017(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/tiff
4.2.0-1+deb11u5
4.2.0-1+deb11u6
4.5.0-6+deb12u2
4.5.0-6+deb12u1
4.5.1+git230720-5
tiff=4.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7601?

    CVE-2017-7601 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7601?

    To fix CVE-2017-7601, update to version 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 or later for Debian packages, or ensure any affected version of libtiff is patched.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-7601?

    CVE-2017-7601 affects systems using libtiff version 4.0.7, including certain Debian packages.

  • What issues can CVE-2017-7601 cause?

    CVE-2017-7601 can cause application crashes and could potentially result in other unspecified security impacts.

  • How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-7601?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-7601 by using crafted images that trigger the undefined behavior in libtiff.

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