QID 356375

Date Published: 2023-10-18

QID 356375: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libtiff : ALAS2023-2023-364

Libtiff 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds write in extractcontigsamplesshifted24bits in tools/tiffcrop.c:3604, allowing attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted tiff file.
For users that compile libtiff from sources, the fix is available with commit cfbb883b. (
( CVE-2022-3598) processcropselections in tools/tiffcrop.c in libtiff through 4.5.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow (e.g., "write of size 307203") via a crafted tiff image. (
( CVE-2022-48281) a vulnerability was found in libtiff library.
This security flaw causes a heap buffer overflow in extractcontigsamples32bits, tiffcrop.c (cve-2023-30775) multiple potential integer overflow in tiffcp.c in libtiff <= 4.5.1 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute an arbitrary code via a crafted tiff image which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. (
( CVE-2023-40745) multiple potential integer overflow in raw2tiff.c in libtiff <= 4.5.1 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute an arbitrary code via a crafted tiff image which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. (
( CVE-2023-41175)



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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 High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-364 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356375

    CVE-2023-30775 | CVE-2023-41175 | CVE-2022-48281 | CVE-2022-3598 | CVE-2023-40745 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-364 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-364.html
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