CVE-2023-3164: Heap-buffer-overflow in extractimagesection()
A heap-buffer-overflow in extractImageSection() at tools/tiffcrop.c:7916 and tools/tiffcrop.c:7801.
Reference:
https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/542
Other sources
A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability was found in LibTIFF, in extractImageSection() at tools/tiffcrop.c:7916 and tools/tiffcrop.c:7801. This flaw allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted tiff file.
— Launchpad
LibTIFF is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the extractImageSection() function in 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 condition.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3164?
CVE-2023-3164 is a vulnerability found in the gawk package that allows a heap out-of-bounds read, which may lead to a crash and potential sensitive information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2023-3164?
CVE-2023-3164 has a severity rating of 7.1, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-3164?
Versions up to but excluding 5.1.1 of the Fossies Gawk package and exactly version 7.0 of Redhat Enterprise Linux are affected by CVE-2023-3164.
How can CVE-2023-3164 be exploited?
CVE-2023-3164 can be exploited by an attacker to cause a crash and potentially read sensitive information.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-3164?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a version of the gawk package that is not affected by CVE-2023-3164.