CVE-2022-34266: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jul 19 2022(Updated: )
Amazon Linux is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper input validation by the memset() function within TIFFFetchStripThing() in tif_dirread.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted TIFF file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff Libtiff | =4.0.3-35 | |
| Amazon Linux 2 | ||
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-34266.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34266?
The severity of CVE-2022-34266 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-34266?
The libtiff-4.0.3-35.amzn2.0.1 package for LibTIFF on Amazon Linux 2 is affected by CVE-2022-34266.
How does CVE-2022-34266 cause a denial of service?
CVE-2022-34266 causes a denial of service by triggering an application crash through the passing of an invalid range argument to the memset() function within T.
Are there any references for more information about CVE-2022-34266?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-34266 at the following links: [ALAS-2022-1814](https://alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2022-1814.html) and [Gentoo Bugzilla 859433](https://bugs.gentoo.org/859433).
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