CVE-2018-10779
UnknownEPSS 3.09%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TIFFWriteScanline in tif_write.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TIFFWriteScanline in tif_write.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 3.8.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104089Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2788Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104089Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3906-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10779?
TIFFWriteScanline in tif_write.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.
How severe is CVE-2018-10779?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10779?
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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