CVE-2023-30086: Buffer Overflow

Published May 9, 2023
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Libtiff V.4.0.7 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the tiffcp function in tiffcp.c.

Other sources

LibTIFF is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the tiffcp function in tiffcp.c. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.

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=4.0.7

Event History

May 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-30086?

CVE-2023-30086 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Libtiff V.4.0.7 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the tiffcp function in tiffcp.c.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30086?

The severity of CVE-2023-30086 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-30086?

Libtiff V.4.0.7 is affected by CVE-2023-30086.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-30086?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-30086 by leveraging the buffer overflow vulnerability in the tiffcp function in tiffcp.c.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-30086?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-30086 at the following references: [http://libtiff-release-v4-0-7.com](http://libtiff-release-v4-0-7.com), [http://tiffcp.com](http://tiffcp.com), [https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/538](https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/538).

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