8.8
CWE
120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-25434: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 14 2023(Updated: )

libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via extractContigSamplesBytes() at /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c:3215.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libtiff Libtiff=4.5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-25434?

    CVE-2023-25434 is a vulnerability in libtiff 4.5.0 that allows for a buffer overflow via the extractContigSamplesBytes() function in tiffcrop.c.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-25434?

    CVE-2023-25434 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-25434?

    To fix CVE-2023-25434, update to a patched version of libtiff.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25434?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-25434 at the GitLab issue page: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/519.

  • What are the common weaknesses and exposures (CWE) associated with CVE-2023-25434?

    The common weaknesses and exposures (CWE) associated with CVE-2023-25434 are CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-120 (Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input).

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