REDHAT-BUG-1631078
First published: Wed Sep 19 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.9. There are two out-of-bounds writes in cpTags in tools/tiff2bw.c and tools/pal2rgb.c, which can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image file. Upstream issue: <a href="http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2807">http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2807</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/merge_requests/33/diffs?commit_id=f1b94e8a3ba49febdd3361c0214a1d1149251577">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/merge_requests/33/diffs?commit_id=f1b94e8a3ba49febdd3361c0214a1d1149251577</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libtiff |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2807
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/merge_requests/33/diffs?commit_id=f1b94e8a3ba49febdd3361c0214a1d1149251577
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1631079
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1631082
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1631080
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2053
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-17101
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1631078
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1631078?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1631078 is considered critical due to the potential for denial of service and application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1631078?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1631078, update to the latest version of LibTIFF that addresses the out-of-bounds writes.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1631078?
REDHAT-BUG-1631078 affects versions of LibTIFF prior to the latest release that resolves the identified vulnerabilities.
What type of vulnerabilities are present in REDHAT-BUG-1631078?
REDHAT-BUG-1631078 involves out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities that can lead to application crashes.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1631078 lead to data breaches?
While REDHAT-BUG-1631078 is primarily a denial of service issue, it may potentially lead to data exposure depending on the crafted image file used.
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