QID 710406

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710406: Gentoo Linux libTIFF Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 201709-27)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in LibTIFF, the worst of which could result in the execution of arbitrary code.

Affected Package(s): media-libs/tiff


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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201709-27 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201709-27 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-27