USN-6997-2: LibTIFF vulnerability
USN-6997-1 fixed a vulnerability in LibTIFF. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that LibTIFF incorrectly handled memory. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6997-2?
The severity of USN-6997-2 is classified as medium due to the potential for application crashes and exploitation.
How do I fix USN-6997-2?
To fix USN-6997-2, update to the fixed version 4.0.3-7ubuntu0.11+esm14 of the affected LibTIFF packages.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6997-2?
USN-6997-2 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
What applications are impacted by the vulnerability addressed in USN-6997-2?
The vulnerability in USN-6997-2 affects applications using LibTIFF such as libtiff-opengl, libtiff-tools, libtiff5, and libtiffxx5.
Is there any further information on USN-6997-2?
Additional details and updates regarding USN-6997-2 can be found in the Ubuntu security advisory.