CVE-2017-16232
UnknownEPSS 4.77%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LibTIFF 4.0.8 has multiple memory leak vulnerabilities, which allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), as demonstrated by tif_open.c, tif_lzw.c, and tif_aux.c. NOTE: Third parties were unable to reproduce the issue. EPSS estimates a 4.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LibTIFF 4.0.8 has multiple memory leak vulnerabilities, which allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), as demonstrated by tif_open.c, tif_lzw.c, and tif_aux.c. NOTE: Third parties were unable to reproduce the issue
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.8 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 | Sp2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00041.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150896/LibTIFF-4.0.8-Memory-Leak.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/32Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/47Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101696Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00041.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150896/LibTIFF-4.0.8-Memory-Leak.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/32Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/47Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101696Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16232?
LibTIFF 4.0.8 has multiple memory leak vulnerabilities, which allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), as demonstrated by tif_open.c, tif_lzw.c, and tif_aux.c. NOTE: Third parties were unable to reproduce the issue
How severe is CVE-2017-16232?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16232?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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