REDHAT-BUG-2187141: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 17, 2023
·Updated
Heap buffer overflow in extractContigSamples32bits, tiffcrop.c
https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/464
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff
Event History
Apr 17, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2187141?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2187141 is classified as high due to the potential for a heap buffer overflow exploit.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2187141?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2187141, update to the latest version of LibTIFF that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2187141?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2187141 include application crashes, data corruption, or remote code execution.
4
What versions of LibTIFF are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2187141?
REDHAT-BUG-2187141 affects certain versions of LibTIFF that contain the vulnerable extractContigSamples32bits function.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2187141?
Currently, the recommended action for REDHAT-BUG-2187141 is to apply the software update rather than relying on a workaround.