CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-0924

First published: Fri Mar 11 2022(Updated: )

Out-of-bounds Read error in tiffcp 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 408976c4.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/tiff
4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4
4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8
4.2.0-1+deb11u4
4.5.0-6
4.5.1+git230720-1
TIFF=4.3.0
Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Linux=11.0
Red Hat Fedora=35
Red Hat Fedora=36
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-0924?

    CVE-2022-0924 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial-of-service through an out-of-bounds read in the tiffcp tool.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-0924?

    To fix CVE-2022-0924, users should update libtiff to versions later than 4.3.0 or apply the specific patch available in commit 408976c4.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-0924?

    CVE-2022-0924 affects libtiff version 4.3.0 and may also be relevant to certain older versions of Debian and Fedora distributions.

  • What risks are associated with CVE-2022-0924?

    The risk associated with CVE-2022-0924 includes potential denial-of-service attacks from specially crafted TIFF files.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-0924?

    Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2022-0924 is to avoid processing untrusted TIFF files until the software is updated.

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