CVE-2018-15209

Name: CVE-2018-15209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-08T04:29:00.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ChopUpSingleUncompressedStrip in tif_dirread.c in LibTIFF 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF file, as demonstrated by tiff2pdf.. EPSS estimates a 3.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ChopUpSingleUncompressedStrip in tif_dirread.c in LibTIFF 4.0.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF file, as demonstrated by tiff2pdf.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.97%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libtiff	Libtiff	4.0.9
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2808Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4349Third Party Advisory
http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2808Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4349Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15209?

How severe is CVE-2018-15209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15209?

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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Source: NVD / NIST