REDHAT-BUG-2251344: Medium severity LibTIFF libtiff vulnerability

Published Nov 24, 2023
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Updated

A Segment fault (SEGV) problem was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a craft tiff file to TIFFReadRGBATileExt() API. In this flaw a remote attackers could cause a Heap-buffer-overflow problem leading to a denial of service.

Reference: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/622

Fixed at: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/mergerequests/546

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff

Event History

Nov 24, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2251344?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2251344 is high due to the potential for a heap-buffer-overflow leading to denial of service.

2

How can I fix REDHAT-BUG-2251344?

Fixing REDHAT-BUG-2251344 involves updating to the latest version of the LibTIFF library that addresses this specific security flaw.

3

What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2251344 have on my system?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2251344 includes the possibility of remote attackers causing a crash or denial of service on systems using affected versions of libtiff.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2251344?

Users and applications utilizing the libtiff library for image processing, particularly those handling TIFF files, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2251344.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2251344?

A workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2251344 may involve restricting access to the TIFF files or implementing additional monitoring to prevent exploitation until a patch can be applied.

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