CVE-2020-19144: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 9, 2021
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Updated

Buffer Overflow in LibTiff v4.0.10 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via the 'in TIFFmemcpy' funtion in the component 'tifunix.c'.

Other sources

libtiff is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in TIFFmemcpy function in the component tifunix.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted TIFF file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
Simplesystems Libtiff=4.0.10
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility

Event History

Sep 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-19144?

CVE-2020-19144 has a high severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service due to a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-19144?

To fix CVE-2020-19144, you should apply the recommended patches provided by the vendor for the affected versions of the software.

3

Which versions of LibTiff are affected by CVE-2020-19144?

CVE-2020-19144 affects LibTiff version 4.0.10.

4

What impact does CVE-2020-19144 have on my system?

CVE-2020-19144 can cause a denial of service, impacting the availability of applications using the affected libraries.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-19144?

There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-2020-19144, so applying the patch is recommended.

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