CVE-2022-1056: Medium severity tiff vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2022
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Updated

Out-of-bounds Read 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 46dc8fcd.

Affected Software

2 affected components
LibTIFF libtiff=4.3.0
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere

Event History

Mar 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1056?

CVE-2022-1056 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial-of-service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1056?

To fix CVE-2022-1056, users must update to a patched version of libtiff that includes the fix available in commit 46dc8fcd.

3

Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2022-1056?

CVE-2022-1056 affects libtiff version 4.3.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2022-1056 enable?

CVE-2022-1056 enables attackers to cause a denial-of-service by using a crafted TIFF file.

5

Is CVE-2022-1056 relevant for any specific products?

CVE-2022-1056 is relevant for users of libtiff 4.3.0 and NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager.

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