REDHAT-BUG-1644448: Null Pointer Dereference
An issue was discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.9. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function LZWDecode in the file tiflzw.c.
References: http://bugzilla.maptools.org/showbug.cgi?id=2819
Upstream Patch: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/commit/99b10edde9a0fc28cc0e7b7757aa18ac4c8c225f
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1644448?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1644448 is classified as high due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference leading to application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1644448?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1644448, you should apply the latest patch provided by the LibTIFF maintainers.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1644448?
The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-1644448 includes LibTIFF version 4.0.9.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1644448?
REDHAT-BUG-1644448 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
In which function is the issue in REDHAT-BUG-1644448 found?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-1644448 is found in the function LZWDecode within the tif_lzw.c file.