REDHAT-BUG-1579058
First published: Wed May 16 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in LibTIFF through 4.0.9. TIFFWriteDirectorySec() function in tif_dirwrite.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application crash) via a crafted file. References: <a href="http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2795">http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2795</a> Patch: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/commit/de144fd228e4be8aa484c3caf3d814b6fa88c6d9">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/commit/de144fd228e4be8aa484c3caf3d814b6fa88c6d9</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libtiff | <=4.0.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2795
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/commit/de144fd228e4be8aa484c3caf3d814b6fa88c6d9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1579061
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1579062
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1579059
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2053
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-10963
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1579058
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1579058?
REDHAT-BUG-1579058 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1579058?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1579058, upgrade to LibTIFF version 4.0.10 or later where the issue is resolved.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1579058?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1579058 allows remote attackers to trigger application crashes through crafted TIFF files.
Which versions of LibTIFF are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1579058?
LibTIFF versions up to and including 4.0.9 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1579058.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1579058?
There is currently no known workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1579058, and users are advised to upgrade to a fixed version.
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