REDHAT-BUG-2170162: Medium severity tiff vulnerability
LibTIFF 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds read in tiffcrop in tools/tiffcrop.c:3701, 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/494 https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0799.json
Upstream patch: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/afaabc3e50d4e5d80a94143f7e3c997e7e410f68
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2170162?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2170162 is considered high due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2170162?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2170162, users should apply the patch available from commit afaabc3e if they are compiling libtiff from source.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2170162?
REDHAT-BUG-2170162 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the LibTIFF library.
Which version of LibTIFF is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2170162?
LibTIFF version 4.4.0 is affected by the vulnerability described in REDHAT-BUG-2170162.
Can REDHAT-BUG-2170162 lead to data compromise?
No, REDHAT-BUG-2170162 specifically leads to a denial-of-service situation and does not directly compromise data.