CVE-2022-2057: Divide by Zero
First published: Thu Jun 30 2022(Updated: )
Divide By Zero error in tiffcrop in libtiff 4.4.0 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 f3a5e010.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tiff | <=4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 | 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8 4.2.0-1+deb11u4 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 4.5.0-6+deb12u1 4.5.1+git230720-3 |
| Libtiff Libtiff | =4.4.0 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/427
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/346
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/dd1bcc7abb26094e93636e85520f0d8f81ab0fab
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-2057
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2057.json
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00018.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4TSS7MJ7OO7JO5BNKCRYSFU7UAYOKLA2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OXUMJXVEAYFWRO3U3YHKSULHIVDOLEQS/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220826-0001/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5333
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4TSS7MJ7OO7JO5BNKCRYSFU7UAYOKLA2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OXUMJXVEAYFWRO3U3YHKSULHIVDOLEQS/
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2057?
CVE-2022-2057 is a vulnerability in the libtiff library that allows attackers to cause a denial-of-service by exploiting a Divide By Zero error in the tiffcrop utility.
How severe is CVE-2022-2057?
CVE-2022-2057 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2022-2057?
Versions 4.4.0 of libtiff are affected by CVE-2022-2057.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-2057?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-2057 by crafting a malicious TIFF file that triggers the Divide By Zero error in the tiffcrop utility, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
How can I fix CVE-2022-2057?
The fix for CVE-2022-2057 is available with commit f3a5e010 if you compile libtiff from sources.
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