CVE-2023-25434: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 14, 2023
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Updated

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

Other sources

LibTIFF is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the extractContigSamplesBytes() function in /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
LibTIFF libtiff=4.5.0

Event History

Jun 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-25434?

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

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-25434?

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

4

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.

5

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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