REDHAT-BUG-2251326: Medium severity LibTIFF libtiff vulnerability

Published Nov 24, 2023
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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: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/621

Fixed at: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/mergerequests/553 https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/6791bff9f76c2a7f2f18c80b95c796e93fae6a34

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff

Event History

Nov 24, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2251326?

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

3

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.

4

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2251326?

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

5

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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