CVE-2017-5225
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.43%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5225 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the tools/tiffcp resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted BitsPerSample value.. EPSS estimates a 4.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the tools/tiffcp resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted BitsPerSample value.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.7 |
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2656Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2657Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95413Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2656Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2657Exploit, Issue Tracking
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95413Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5225?
LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the tools/tiffcp resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted BitsPerSample value.
How severe is CVE-2017-5225?
CVE-2017-5225 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5225?
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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