CVE-2023-25435: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 21, 2023
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Updated

libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via extractContigSamplesShifted8bits() at /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c:3753.

Other sources

LibTIFF is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the extractContigSamplesShifted8bits() function at /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted tiff file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

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 21, 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 the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-25435.

2

What software version is affected by the vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects libtiff version 4.5.0.

3

What is the severity of the vulnerability?

The vulnerability has a severity of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How does the vulnerability occur?

The vulnerability occurs through a buffer overflow in the function extractContigSamplesShifted8bits() at /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c:3753.

5

Is there a fix available for the vulnerability?

Currently, there is no fix available for the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to a patched version when it becomes available.

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