CVE-2015-8683
UnknownEPSS 2.88%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8683 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The putcontig8bitCIELab function in tif_getimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a packed TIFF image.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The putcontig8bitCIELab function in tif_getimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a packed TIFF image.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8683?
The putcontig8bitCIELab function in tif_getimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a packed TIFF image.
How severe is CVE-2015-8683?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8683 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8683?
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