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CVE-2023-26966: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 29 2023(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libtiff Libtiff=4.5.0
debian/tiff<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5<=4.5.0-6+deb12u1
4.5.1+git230720-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-26966?

    CVE-2023-26966 is a vulnerability in libtiff 4.5.0 that allows a buffer overflow when reading a corrupted little-endian TIFF file.

  • How does libtiff 4.5.0 become vulnerable to CVE-2023-26966?

    libtiff 4.5.0 becomes vulnerable to CVE-2023-26966 when it reads a corrupted little-endian TIFF file and specifies the output to be big-endian.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-26966?

    The severity of CVE-2023-26966 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26966?

    The affected software versions include libtiff 4.5.0 and earlier versions up to 4.5.0-6.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2023-26966?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-26966, update to a patched version of libtiff, such as 4.5.1 or later.

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