CVE-2018-11556: High severity little cms vulnerability
DISPUTED tificc in Little CMS 2.9 has an out-of-bounds write in the cmsPipelineCheckAndRetreiveStages function in cmslut.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.”.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11556?
The severity of CVE-2018-11556 is considered to be moderate due to potential out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11556?
To fix CVE-2018-11556, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Little CMS or apply any provided patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-11556?
CVE-2018-11556 affects Little CMS version 2.9.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-11556?
Currently, there is no widely recognized workaround for CVE-2018-11556 other than upgrading the software.
Can CVE-2018-11556 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-11556 can potentially be exploited remotely through the use of crafted TIFF files.