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CVE-2018-10779

libtiff: heap-based buffer over-read in TIFFWriteScanline function in tif_write.c

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

5.3

CVSS 3.0

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Published · May 7, 2018

Updated · June 27, 2026

Description

An integer overflow has been discovered in libtiff in TIFFSetupStrips:tif_write.c, which could lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in TIFFWriteScanline:tif_write.c. An attacker may use this vulnerability to corrupt memory or cause Denial of Service.

Statement

This vulnerability is rated as low severity because it causes a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer over-read, it may crash the application, it does not pose a significant risk to system security.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound