QID 353984

Date Published: 2022-07-18

QID 353984: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libtiff : ALAS2-2022-1814

A flaw was found in libtiff where a null source pointer passed as an argument to the memcpy() function within the tiffreaddirectory() in tif_dirread.c.
This flaw allows an attacker to exploit this vulnerability via a crafted tiff file, causing a crash and leading to a denial of service. (
( CVE-2022-0562) a flaw was found in libtiff-4.0.3-35.amzn2.0.1 as packaged on amazon linux 2.
When processing a malicious tiff file, an invalid range may be passed as an argument to the memset() function within tifffetchstripthing() in tif_dirread.c.
This will cause tifffetchstripthing() to segfault.
Actors can use this issue to potentially cause a denial of service condition. (
( CVE-2022-34266)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2022-1814 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 353984

    CVE-2022-0562 | CVE-2022-34266 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2022-1814 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2022-1814.html
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