CVE-2023-25433: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 29, 2023
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c:8499. Incorrect updating of buffer size after rotateImage() in tiffcrop cause heap-buffer-overflow and SEGV.

Launchpad

LibTIFF is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in /libtiff/tools/tiffcrop.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tiff<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5, <=4.5.0-6+deb12u1
4.5.1+git230720-5
LibTIFF libtiff=4.5.0
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

Jun 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 30, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:17 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-25433.

2

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

libtiff 4.5.0 is affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-25433?

The severity level of CVE-2023-25433 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How does the vulnerability manifest?

The vulnerability manifests as a buffer overflow in the tiffcrop tool of libtiff 4.5.0.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is available in versions 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8 and 4.5.1+git230720-1 of the tiff package.

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