SB2017041161 - Out-of-bounds read in Debian Linux



SB2017041161 - Out-of-bounds read in Debian Linux

Published: April 11, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017041161
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5322)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The setByteArray function in tif_dir.c in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted tiff image.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.