Intrusion PreventionLibTIFF.JBIG.JBIGDecode.TIFF.File.Handling.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit an Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability in Libtiff.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted TIFF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted TIFF file.
Affected Products
libtiff 4.0.9 and prior
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor.
https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/merge_requests/38
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:critical:high |
| 2018-12-28 | 13.515 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2018-12-05 | 13.503 | Sig Added |
| 2018-11-14 | 13.490 | Sig Added |
| 2018-11-07 | 13.486 |
| ID | 47052 |
| Created | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-18557 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 39.63% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |