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CVE-2018-8905

libtiff: heap-based buffer overflow in tif_lzw.c:LZWDecodeCompat() allows for denial of service

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

4

CVSS 3.0

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Published · March 17, 2018

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

In LibTIFF 4.0.9, a heap-based buffer overflow occurs in the function LZWDecodeCompat in tif_lzw.c via a crafted TIFF file, as demonstrated by tiff2ps.

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 · 4
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow