CVE-2018-15209: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 08 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in in LibTIFF 4.0.9. ChopUpSingleUncompressedStrip in tif_dirread.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted TIFF file, as demonstrated by tiff2pdf. References: <a href="http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2808">http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2808</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tiff | 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8 4.2.0-1+deb11u4 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 4.5.0-6+deb12u1 4.5.1+git230720-3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 | |
| libtiff | =4.0.9 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2808
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105092
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4349
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/commit/3719385a3fac5cfb20b487619a5f08abbf967cf8
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/commit/7a092f8af2568d61993a8cc2e7a35a998d7d37be
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-15209
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1614052
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1614054
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1614053
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5079
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1614051
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15209?
CVE-2018-15209 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to a denial of service due to heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15209?
To fix CVE-2018-15209, update your LibTIFF to version 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 or later.
Which software packages are affected by CVE-2018-15209?
CVE-2018-15209 affects LibTIFF version 4.0.9 and certain versions of IBM Cognos Analytics.
Can CVE-2018-15209 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-15209 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted TIFF files.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-15209 represent?
CVE-2018-15209 represents a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability leading to application crashes.
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