CVE-2017-9936
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CVE-2017-9936 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory leak in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a memory leak resulting in a remote denial of service attack..
Description
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory leak in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a memory leak resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2706Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99300Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42300/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2706Issue Tracking
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3903Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99300Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3602-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42300/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9936?
In LibTIFF 4.0.8, there is a memory leak in tif_jbig.c. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a memory leak resulting in a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-9936?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9936 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9936?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-9936?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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