CVE-2019-17546: Integer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
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libtiff is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by an integer overflow in the tifgetimage.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
— IBM
tifgetimage.c in LibTIFF through 4.0.10, as used in GDAL through 3.0.1 and other products, has an integer overflow that potentially causes a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted RGBA image, related to a "Negative-size-param" condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17546?
CVE-2019-17546 is a vulnerability in LibTIFF that potentially causes a heap-based buffer overflow.
Which products are affected by CVE-2019-17546?
GDAL through version 3.0.1 and other products that use LibTIFF 4.0.10 or earlier are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17546?
The severity of CVE-2019-17546 is high.
How can I fix CVE-2019-17546?
Update LibTIFF to version 4.0.11 or later, or update GDAL to version 3.0.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17546?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-17546 on the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].