REDHAT-BUG-2170192: Medium severity tiff vulnerability
LibTIFF 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds write in tiffcrop in tools/tiffcrop.c:3609, 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 33aee127.
References: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/497 https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0804.json
Upstream patch: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/33aee1275d9d1384791d2206776eb8152d397f00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2170192?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2170192 is classified as high due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks via crafted TIFF files.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2170192?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2170192, users who compile LibTIFF from source should apply the fix from commit 33aee127.
What kind of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2170192 enable?
REDHAT-BUG-2170192 enables attackers to perform denial-of-service attacks through specially crafted TIFF files.
Which versions of LibTIFF are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2170192?
LibTIFF version 4.4.0 is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2170192.
What is the result of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2170192?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2170192 can lead to an out-of-bounds write, causing program crashes and potential service interruptions.