REDHAT-BUG-2170146: Medium severity tiff vulnerability
LibTIFF 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds read in tiffcrop in tools/tiffcrop.c:3592, allowing attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted tiff file. For users that compile libtiff from sources, the fix is available with commit afaabc3e.
References: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/499 https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0796.json
Upstream patch: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/afaabc3e50d4e5d80a94143f7e3c997e7e410f68
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2170146?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2170146 is categorized as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2170146?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2170146, apply the patch available in commit afaabc3e if you compile libtiff from source.
What can attackers do with REDHAT-BUG-2170146?
Attackers can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2170146 to cause a denial-of-service by using a crafted TIFF file.
Which version of LibTIFF is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2170146?
LibTIFF version 4.4.0 is affected by the vulnerability identified as REDHAT-BUG-2170146.
Where can I find more information about REDHAT-BUG-2170146?
Detailed information about REDHAT-BUG-2170146 can be found in its respective documentation and commit history.