CVE-2017-9815

Name: CVE-2017-9815
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-22T15:29:00.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9815 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In LibTIFF 4.0.7, the TIFFReadDirEntryLong8Array function in libtiff/tif_dirread.c mishandles a malloc operation, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak within the function _TIFFmalloc in tif_unix.c) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In LibTIFF 4.0.7, the TIFFReadDirEntryLong8Array function in libtiff/tif_dirread.c mishandles a malloc operation, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak within the function _TIFFmalloc in tif_unix.c) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libtiff	Libtiff	4.0.7
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2682Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.jp/2017/06/libtiffmemory-leak-in-tiffmalloc.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/Third Party Advisory
http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2682Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://somevulnsofadlab.blogspot.jp/2017/06/libtiffmemory-leak-in-tiffmalloc.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9815?

How severe is CVE-2017-9815?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9815 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9815?

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Source: NVD / NIST