CVE-2018-18661
UnknownEPSS 2.87%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18661 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function LZWDecode in the file tif_lzw.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function LZWDecode in the file tif_lzw.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.9 |
| 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=2819Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105762Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3864-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2819Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105762Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3864-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18661?
An issue was discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function LZWDecode in the file tif_lzw.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-18661?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18661 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18661?
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-2018-18661?
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