CVE-2023-52355: Libtiff: tiffrasterscanlinesize64 produce too-big size and could cause oom
First published: Fri Nov 24 2023(Updated: )
An out-of-memory flaw was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a crafted tiff file to the TIFFRasterScanlineSize64() API. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted input with a size smaller than 379 KB.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libtiff | <4.6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-52355
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2251326
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/621
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/553
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/6791bff9f76c2a7f2f18c80b95c796e93fae6a34
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251327
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251329
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251330
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251328
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52355?
CVE-2023-52355 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52355?
To fix CVE-2023-52355, updating libtiff to version 4.6.0 or later is recommended.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2023-52355?
CVE-2023-52355 affects libtiff versions before 4.6.0 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52355?
CVE-2023-52355 is an out-of-memory flaw that can be exploited through specially crafted TIFF files.
Can CVE-2023-52355 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-52355 can be exploited remotely via a crafted TIFF file that triggers the out-of-memory error.
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