CVE-2023-3618: Segmentation fault in fax3encode in libtiff/tif_fax3.c

Published Feb 13, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in libtiff. A specially crafted tiff file can lead to a segmentation fault due to a buffer overflow in the Fax3Encode function in libtiff/tiffax3.c, resulting in a denial of service.

Other sources

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

Accessibility. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

Accounts. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

AppleEvents. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

AppleGraphicsControl. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

Credit

CVE-2023-3618, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, an anonymous researcher, Marc Newlin(SkySafe), Koh M. Nakagawa@@tsunek0h, CVE-2023-38545, CVE-2023-38039, CVE-2023-38546, Yann GASCUEL(Alter Solutions), Anthony Cruz Tyrant Corp@@App, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Zhenjiang Zhao(Pangu Team), Qianxin, Junsung Lee, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitSMM, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(STAR Labs SG Pte), Eloi Benoist-Vanderbeken@@elvanderb(Synacktiv), CVE-2023-42893, CVE-2020-19185, CVE-2020-19186, CVE-2020-19187, CVE-2020-19188, CVE-2020-19189, CVE-2020-19190, Ron Masas(BreakPoint), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Mattie Behrens, Joshua Jewett@@JoshJewett33, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), CVE-2023-5344, Pwn2car, Zoom Offensive Security Team, Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), rushikesh nandedkar, SungKwon Lee (Demon.Team), Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), (Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Don Clarke, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit(Offensive Security), (Offensive Security), Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, Jewel Lambert, Zhipeng Huo@@R3dF09(Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab), Apple

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tiff<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5, <=4.5.0-6+deb12u1
4.5.1+git230720-5
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.2
14.2
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.2
12.7.2
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.3
13.6.3
LibTIFF libtiff
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
LibTIFF libtiff<4.5.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat/libtiff<4.5.1
4.5.1
Microsoft cbl2 libtiff 4.5.1-1
Patch available
Microsoft azl3 libtiff 4.6.0-6
Patch available

Event History

Feb 13, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 19, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Mar 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:51 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:43 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:43 AM
DescriptionSeverity

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3618?

CVE-2023-3618 is a vulnerability found in libtiff that can lead to a denial of service due to a buffer overflow in the Fax3Encode function.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3618?

CVE-2023-3618 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2023-3618 affect Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0?

CVE-2023-3618 affects Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-3618 on Ubuntu?

To fix CVE-2023-3618 on Ubuntu, update the 'tiff' package to version 4.1.0+ or higher.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-3618?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-3618 is 119, 120.

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