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Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2297636

First published: Fri Jul 12 2024(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the libtiff library. An out-of-memory issue in the TIFFReadEncodedStrip function can be triggered when processing a crafted tiff file, allowing attackers to perform memory allocation of arbitrary sizes, resulting in a denial of service. Reference: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/620">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/620</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/553">https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/553</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libtiff

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2297636?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2297636 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2297636?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2297636, update the libtiff library to the latest patched version.

  • What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2297636 have on affected systems?

    REDHAT-BUG-2297636 can lead to denial of service by causing the application to crash when processing a specially crafted TIFF file.

  • Which versions of libtiff are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2297636?

    The specific affected versions of libtiff are not detailed, but the flaw exists in the library's handling of TIFF files.

  • Is REDHAT-BUG-2297636 related to any specific operating systems?

    REDHAT-BUG-2297636 primarily affects systems that utilize the libtiff library on Red Hat environments.

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