CVE-2022-2519: Double Free
Published Aug 30, 2022
·Updated
There is a double free or corruption in rotateImage() at tiffcrop.c:8839 found in libtiff 4.4.0rc1
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tiff<=4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4, <=4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8
4.2.0-1+deb11u44.2.0-1+deb11u54.5.0-6+deb12u14.5.1+git230720-3
LibTIFF libtiff=4.4.0-rc1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 30, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2022-2519?
CVE-2022-2519 is a vulnerability in libtiff 4.4.0rc1 that allows for a double free or corruption in the rotateImage() function at tiffcrop.c:8839.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2519?
CVE-2022-2519 has a severity level of medium with a severity value of 4.
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How does CVE-2022-2519 affect the software?
CVE-2022-2519 affects the libtiff package with versions 4.2.0-1+deb11u4, 4.5.0-6, and 4.5.1+git230720-1 on Debian.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-2519?
To fix CVE-2022-2519, update the libtiff package to versions 4.2.0-1+deb11u4, 4.5.0-6, or 4.5.1+git230720-1 on Debian.
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What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2022-2519?
The CWE of CVE-2022-2519 is CWE-415, which refers to an improper destruction of heap memory.