CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2218749: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jun 30 2023(Updated: )

libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in uv_encode() when libtiff reads a corrupted little-endian TIFF file and specifies the output to be big-endian. <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/530">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/530</a> <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/473">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/473</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libtiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2218749?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2218749 is classified as critical due to the potential for a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2218749?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2218749, update to the latest version of libtiff that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2218749?

    The affected product for REDHAT-BUG-2218749 is libtiff version 4.5.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2218749?

    REDHAT-BUG-2218749 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the uv_encode() function.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2218749 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2218749 can potentially be exploited remotely through the processing of a maliciously crafted TIFF file.

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