CVE-2023-6228: Libtiff: heap-based buffer overflow in cpstriptotile() in tools/tiffcp.c
First published: Wed Sep 27 2023(Updated: )
An issue was found in the tiffcp utility distributed by the libtiff package where a crafted TIFF file on processing may cause a heap-based buffer overflow leads to an application crash.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tiff | <=4.2.0-1+deb11u5<=4.5.0-6+deb12u1<=4.5.1+git230720-5 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=12.0.0-12.0.3 | |
| IBM Cognos Analytics | <=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4 | |
| All of | ||
| TIFF | ||
| Any of | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2240995
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6228
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2289
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-6228
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/606
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/1e7d217a323eac701b134afc4ae39b6bdfdbc96a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-6228
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-6228
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6228
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-6228
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5079
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251863
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251864
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6228?
CVE-2023-6228 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6228?
You can fix CVE-2023-6228 by applying the recommended patches provided by the affected software vendors.
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2023-6228?
CVE-2023-6228 affects libtiff versions up to and including 4.2.0-1+deb11u5, 4.5.0-6+deb12u1, and 4.5.1+git230720-5.
Does CVE-2023-6228 affect IBM Cognos Analytics?
Yes, CVE-2023-6228 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions up to 12.0.0-12.0.3 and 11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4.
What kind of impact can CVE-2023-6228 have on affected systems?
CVE-2023-6228 can lead to application crashes, which may disrupt services relying on the affected software.
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