CVE-2020-18768
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18768 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There exists one heap buffer overflow in _TIFFmemcpy in tif_unix.c in libtiff 4.0.10, which allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service through a crafted tiff file.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There exists one heap buffer overflow in _TIFFmemcpy in tif_unix.c in libtiff 4.0.10, which allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service through a crafted tiff file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.10 |
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2848Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2848Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18768?
There exists one heap buffer overflow in _TIFFmemcpy in tif_unix.c in libtiff 4.0.10, which allows an attacker to cause a denial-of-service through a crafted tiff file.
How severe is CVE-2020-18768?
CVE-2020-18768 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18768?
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-2020-18768?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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