CVE-2018-10801

Name: CVE-2018-10801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-08T06:29:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TIFFClientOpen in tif_unix.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has memory leaks, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TIFFClientOpen in tif_unix.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has memory leaks, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libtiff	Libtiff	3.8.2

References

http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2790Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2790Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10801?

TIFFClientOpen in tif_unix.c in LibTIFF 3.8.2 has memory leaks, as demonstrated by bmp2tiff.

How severe is CVE-2018-10801?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10801?

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-2018-10801?

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Source: NVD / NIST