CVE-2017-9815

Description

In LibTIFF 4.0.7, the TIFFReadDirEntryLong8Array function in libtiff/tif_dirread.c mishandles a malloc operation, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak within the function _TIFFmalloc in tif_unix.c) via a crafted file.

Patch Available

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Score

Severity

Ecosystem

RPM

Publish Date

June 22, 2017

Modified Date

December 5, 2025

Score Vector

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