CVE-2023-3618: Segmentation fault in fax3encode in libtiff/tif_fax3.c
First published: Mon Feb 13 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in libtiff. A specially crafted tiff file can lead to a segmentation fault due to a buffer overflow in the Fax3Encode function in libtiff/tif_fax3.c, resulting in a denial of service.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com CVE-2023-3618 CVE-2023-3618 CVE-2023-3618
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff Libtiff | ||
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =9.0 | |
| Libtiff Libtiff | <4.5.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.0.9-5ubuntu0.10+ | 4.0.9-5ubuntu0.10+ |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.1.0+ | 4.1.0+ |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.3.0-6ubuntu0.5 | 4.3.0-6ubuntu0.5 |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.5.0-5ubuntu1.1 | 4.5.0-5ubuntu1.1 |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.0.3-7ubuntu0.11+ | 4.0.3-7ubuntu0.11+ |
| ubuntu/tiff | <4.0.6-1ubuntu0.8+ | 4.0.6-1ubuntu0.8+ |
| debian/tiff | <=4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5<=4.5.0-6+deb12u1 | 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u9 4.5.1+git230720-4 |
| redhat/libtiff | <4.5.1 | 4.5.1 |
| Apple macOS Sonoma | <14.2 | 14.2 |
| Apple macOS Monterey | <12.7.2 | 12.7.2 |
| Apple macOS Ventura | <13.6.3 | 13.6.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2215865
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3618
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-3618 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3618 https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/529
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00034.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0012/
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/529
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/b5c7d4c4e03333ac16b5cfb11acaaeaa493334f8
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-3618
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-3618
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214038 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214036 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214037 (Advisory)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6290-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-3618
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3618
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-3618
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2215867
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2215866
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2215868
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2289
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3618?
CVE-2023-3618 is a vulnerability found in libtiff that can lead to a denial of service due to a buffer overflow in the Fax3Encode function.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-3618?
CVE-2023-3618 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).
How does CVE-2023-3618 affect Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0?
CVE-2023-3618 affects Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3618 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2023-3618 on Ubuntu, update the 'tiff' package to version 4.1.0+ or higher.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-3618?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-3618 is 119, 120.
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