CVE-2017-9937: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 26 2017(Updated: )
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory malloc failure in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to an abort resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 | |
| libtiff | <=4.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2707
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99304
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772@%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772%40%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9937?
CVE-2017-9937 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9937?
To fix CVE-2017-9937, update to versions of IBM Cognos Analytics above 12.0.3 or 11.2.4 FP4, or upgrade LibTIFF above 4.0.8.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9937?
CVE-2017-9937 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 to 11.2.4 FP4 and 12.0.0 to 12.0.3, as well as LibTIFF version 4.0.8.
Can CVE-2017-9937 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-9937 can be exploited remotely if a victim opens a crafted TIFF document.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9937?
The impact of CVE-2017-9937 is a denial of service, causing the application to abort.
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