CVE-2018-10963
UnknownEPSS 3.77%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The TIFFWriteDirectorySec() function in tif_dirwrite.c in LibTIFF through 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-13726.. EPSS estimates a 3.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The TIFFWriteDirectorySec() function in tif_dirwrite.c in LibTIFF through 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-13726.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| 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=2795Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3864-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4349Third Party Advisory
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2795Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3864-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4349Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10963?
The TIFFWriteDirectorySec() function in tif_dirwrite.c in LibTIFF through 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-13726.
How severe is CVE-2018-10963?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10963?
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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