CVE-2022-40090
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in function TIFFReadDirectory libtiff before 4.4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted TIFF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff Libtiff | <4.4.0 | |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.0.9-5ubuntu0.10+ | 4.0.9-5ubuntu0.10+ |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.1.0+ | 4.1.0+ |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.3.0-6ubuntu0.7 | 4.3.0-6ubuntu0.7 |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.5.0-2 | 4.5.0-2 |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.0.3-7ubuntu0.11+ | 4.0.3-7ubuntu0.11+ |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.0.6-1ubuntu0.8+ | 4.0.6-1ubuntu0.8+ |
| debian/tiff | <=4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4<=4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5 | 4.5.0-6+deb12u1 4.5.1+git230720-4 |
| redhat/libtiff | <4.5.0 | 4.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/455
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/386
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-40090
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-40090
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/d093eb5d961e21ba51420bc22382c514683a4d91 (v4.5.0rc1)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6512-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40090
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-40090
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-40090
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/d093eb5d961e21ba51420bc22382c514683a4d91
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/7db4f2b62206b9cba6cda538e0f296df0ac371bd
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/f01c22704826d1587fb8d91b253752b13c6713ba
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2234972
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2234973
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2235769
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2289
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2234970
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40090?
CVE-2022-40090 is an issue discovered in the TIFFReadDirectory function of libtiff before version 4.4.0, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a crafted TIFF file.
How does CVE-2022-40090 impact libtiff?
CVE-2022-40090 can lead to a denial of service attack on libtiff versions prior to 4.4.0 when processing specially crafted TIFF files.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-40090?
The severity of CVE-2022-40090 is medium, with a CVSS severity score of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2022-40090?
To fix CVE-2022-40090, you should upgrade to libtiff version 4.4.0 or later, which contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-40090?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-40090 in the following references: [link1](https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/455), [link2](https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/386).
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