REDHAT-BUG-2251311
First published: Fri Nov 24 2023(Updated: )
An out-of-memory problem was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a craft tiff file to TIFFOpen() API. In this flaw a remote attackers could cause deny-of-services via a craft input (with size smaller than 379 KB). Reference: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/614">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/614</a> Fixed at: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/545">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/545</a> <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/d6bbe53a96b031ab8b53d20241825ddf9e8bf8f1">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/d6bbe53a96b031ab8b53d20241825ddf9e8bf8f1</a> <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/264a28eff71cf0038ba7b235238512fa594fa42f">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/264a28eff71cf0038ba7b235238512fa594fa42f</a> <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/abb4476fd2be87fc8ded3078e019f22f84ee0e8c">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/abb4476fd2be87fc8ded3078e019f22f84ee0e8c</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libtiff |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/614
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/545
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/d6bbe53a96b031ab8b53d20241825ddf9e8bf8f1
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/264a28eff71cf0038ba7b235238512fa594fa42f
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/abb4476fd2be87fc8ded3078e019f22f84ee0e8c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251315
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251313
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251314
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251316
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2251319
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2251311
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2251311?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2251311 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2251311?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2251311, update libtiff to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2251311?
Any remote attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2251311 by providing a crafted TIFF file to the TIFFOpen() API.
What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2251311?
The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2251311 include service disruption due to the out-of-memory issue.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2251311?
The affected software under REDHAT-BUG-2251311 is libtiff.
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