CVE-2018-10801: Medium severity tiff vulnerability
Published May 8, 2018
·Updated
TIFFClientOpen in tifunix.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has memory leaks, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff=3.8.2
Event History
May 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10801?
CVE-2018-10801 has been classified as a vulnerability with medium severity due to its potential impact on system stability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-10801?
To fix CVE-2018-10801, you should upgrade to a newer version of LibTIFF that addresses the memory leak issues.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-10801?
CVE-2018-10801 specifically affects LibTIFF version 3.8.2.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10801?
CVE-2018-10801 is classified as a memory leak vulnerability.
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How was CVE-2018-10801 demonstrated?
CVE-2018-10801 was demonstrated using the bmp2tiff tool to exploit the memory leaks in the software.