CVE-2017-5563 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in LibTIFF allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted BMP image.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-5563?
CVE-2017-5563 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libtiff Libtiff, published on 23 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in tif_lzw.c resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted bmp image to tools/bmp2tiff.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5563?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libtiff Libtiff.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5563?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-5563 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5563 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libtiff Libtiff
Sources
Also known as AZL-45150, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-5563, ECHO-9a38-e230-2936, GHSA-qvg6-9fpw-3vw9, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5563.