CVE-2022-0909: Divide by Zero

Published Mar 11, 2022
·
Updated

Divide By Zero error in tiffcrop in libtiff 4.3.0 allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted tiff file. For users that compile libtiff from sources, the fix is available with commit f8d0f9aa.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tiff
4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u44.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u84.2.0-1+deb11u44.5.0-64.5.1+git230720-1
LibTIFF libtiff=4.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility

Event History

Mar 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 15, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0909?

CVE-2022-0909 has been categorized as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0909?

To fix CVE-2022-0909, users should update to a patched version of libtiff or apply the fix available in commit f8d0f9aa.

3

Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2022-0909?

CVE-2022-0909 affects libtiff version 4.3.0 and potentially earlier versions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2022-0909?

The impact of CVE-2022-0909 includes the possibility of triggering a Divide By Zero error that leads to a denial-of-service.

5

Can CVE-2022-0909 be exploited through a tiff file?

Yes, CVE-2022-0909 can be exploited by using a specially crafted tiff file.

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