REDHAT-BUG-1716295
First published: Mon Jun 03 2019(Updated: )
The tiff_document_render() and tiff_document_get_thumbnail() functions in the TIFF document backend in GNOME Evince through 3.32.0 did not handle errors from TIFFReadRGBAImageOriented(), leading to uninitialized memory use when processing certain TIFF image files. Reference: <a href="https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evince/issues/1129">https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evince/issues/1129</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Evince | <=3.32.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evince/issues/1129
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1716298
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1716299
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evince/commit/234f034a4d15cd46dd556f4945f99fbd57ef5f15
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3553
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-11459
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1074
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1716295
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1716295?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1716295 is classified as a moderate severity issue due to potential uninitialized memory use.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1716295?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1716295, upgrade GNOME Evince to version 3.32.1 or later, which addresses the error handling issue.
What issues does REDHAT-BUG-1716295 cause?
REDHAT-BUG-1716295 can lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior when processing certain TIFF image files.
Which versions of GNOME Evince are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1716295?
Versions of GNOME Evince up to and including 3.32.0 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1716295.
Who reported the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1716295?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1716295 was reported in the GNOME Bugzilla system.
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