CVE-2018-11555
First published: Wed May 30 2018(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** tificc in Little CMS 2.9 has an out-of-bounds write in the PrecalculatedXFORM function in cmsxform.c in liblcms2.a via a crafted TIFF file. NOTE: Little CMS developers do consider this a vulnerability because the issue is based on an sample program using LIBTIFF and do not apply to the lcms2 library, lcms2 does not depends on LIBTIFF other than to build sample programs, and the issue cannot be reproduced on the lcms2 library.”.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LittleCMS | =2.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11555?
CVE-2018-11555 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing an out-of-bounds write.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11555?
To fix CVE-2018-11555, upgrade to the latest version of Little CMS that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-11555?
CVE-2018-11555 affects Little CMS version 2.9.
Can CVE-2018-11555 be exploited by users?
Yes, CVE-2018-11555 can be exploited through specially crafted TIFF files.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-11555?
CVE-2018-11555 involves an out-of-bounds write in the PrecalculatedXFORM function, which can lead to potential system instability or crashes.
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