REDHAT-BUG-1577311
First published: Fri May 11 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in LibTIFF 3.8.2 in TIFFWriteScanline function in tif_write.c. A heap-based buffer over-read, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff. References: <a href="http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788">http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libtiff | =3.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1577316
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1577314
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1577315
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2053
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-10779
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1577311
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1577311?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1577311 is categorized as a high impact vulnerability due to the potential for heap-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1577311?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1577311, update LibTIFF to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1577311?
REDHAT-BUG-1577311 affects LibTIFF version 3.8.2.
What is the nature of the flaw in REDHAT-BUG-1577311?
The flaw in REDHAT-BUG-1577311 is a heap-based buffer over-read in the TIFFWriteScanline function of LibTIFF.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1577311 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1577311 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate the input processed by LibTIFF.
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