Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-9117 is a LibTIFF BMP parsing flaw where incorrect image dimensions can cause an out-of-bounds read. The confirmed impact is limited availability degradation, not data theft or privilege escalation. Treat it as operational risk for systems that process untrusted BMP files with affected LibTIFF versions. Exposure is most likely in local or backend image-processing workflows using LibTIFF 4.0.6, especially where BMP files are accepted from users or external sources. The bundle says possibly other versions, but only 4.0.6 is confirmed. Prioritize routine patching where LibTIFF handles externally supplied images. Escalate if the library is embedded in high-volume conversion services or unattended processing pipelines, because crashes can disrupt availability. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and packages using LibTIFF, focusing on version 4.0.6.; Apply vendor or operating-system LibTIFF updates where available, including Ubuntu advisory guidance.; Restrict untrusted BMP processing until affected deployments are updated or isolated..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L2.51.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- USN-3606-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/89CVE reference
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Out-of-bounds Read
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