Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in libtiff Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2023-25435

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libtiff

Status
Libtiff
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-25435?

The libtiff library version 4.5.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the function extractContigSamplesShifted8bits(), specifically located in the tiffcrop.c file. This flaw could allow an attacker to exploit memory operations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or causing application crashes. It is essential to update to the latest version of the library to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/518

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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