high
7.5
CWE
476
EPSS
0.049%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-7006: Fixes in libtiff

First published: Mon Aug 05 2024(Updated: )

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in Libtiff via `tif_dirinfo.c`. This issue may allow an attacker to trigger memory allocation failures through certain means, such as restricting the heap space size or injecting faults, causing a segmentation fault. This can cause an application crash, eventually leading to a denial of service.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/tiff<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5<=4.5.0-6+deb12u1
4.5.1+git230720-5
TIFF>=3.5.1<=4.6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=9.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-7006?

    CVE-2024-7006 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for causing memory allocation failures.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-7006?

    To fix CVE-2024-7006, upgrade the affected software versions to the patched releases or apply the available patches from the vendor.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-7006?

    CVE-2024-7006 affects various versions of Libtiff and IBM Cognos Analytics, as well as specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7006?

    CVE-2024-7006 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability that can lead to segmentation faults and application crashes.

  • Can CVE-2024-7006 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-7006 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate the data processed by the affected software.

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