CVE-2018-12900 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the LibTIFF library, specifically within the cpSeparateBufToContigBuf function, affecting versions 3.9.3 through 4.0.9. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially achieve other impacts by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted TIFF file. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or significant community discussion has been identified.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
14.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
16.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
18.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
18.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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