CVE-2017-9936
First published: Mon Jun 26 2017(Updated: )
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory leak in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a memory leak resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | =4.0.8 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2706
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99300
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42300/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9936
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/fe8d7165956b88df4837034a9161dc5fd20cf67a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9936
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9936
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9936
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9936
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9936?
CVE-2017-9936 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9936?
To mitigate CVE-2017-9936, upgrade to the fixed versions 4.2.0-1+deb11u5, 4.2.0-1+deb11u6, 4.5.0-6+deb12u2, 4.5.0-6+deb12u1, or 4.5.1+git230720-5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-9936?
CVE-2017-9936 affects LibTIFF version 4.0.8 and various Debian and Ubuntu packages that use this version.
Can CVE-2017-9936 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a crafted TIFF document can be used to exploit CVE-2017-9936, potentially leading to a remote denial of service attack.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-9936 exploitation?
The exploitation of CVE-2017-9936 may result in excessive memory usage, leading to application crashes or system instability.
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