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Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2251326

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 TIFFRasterScanlineSize64() 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/621">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/621</a> Fixed at: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/553">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/553</a> <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/6791bff9f76c2a7f2f18c80b95c796e93fae6a34">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/6791bff9f76c2a7f2f18c80b95c796e93fae6a34</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TIFF

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2251326?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2251326 is classified as medium due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2251326?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2251326, update the libtiff library to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack is associated with REDHAT-BUG-2251326?

    REDHAT-BUG-2251326 is associated with a denial-of-service attack that can be triggered by malicious TIFF files.

  • Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2251326?

    The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2251326 is the libtiff library.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2251326 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2251326 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted TIFF file.

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