CVE-2023-52355: Libtiff: tiffrasterscanlinesize64 produce too-big size and could cause oom

Published Nov 24, 2023
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Updated

An out-of-memory flaw was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a crafted tiff file to the TIFFRasterScanlineSize64() API. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted input with a size smaller than 379 KB.

Other sources

An out-of-memory problem was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a craft tiff file to TIFFRasterScanlineSize64() API. In this flaw a remote attackers could cause deny-of-services via a craft input (with size smaller than 379 KB).

Reference: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/621

Fixed at: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/mergerequests/553 https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/6791bff9f76c2a7f2f18c80b95c796e93fae6a34

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected components
LibTIFF libtiff<4.6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0

Event History

Nov 24, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52355?

CVE-2023-52355 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52355?

To fix CVE-2023-52355, updating libtiff to version 4.6.0 or later is recommended.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2023-52355?

CVE-2023-52355 affects libtiff versions before 4.6.0 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52355?

CVE-2023-52355 is an out-of-memory flaw that can be exploited through specially crafted TIFF files.

5

Can CVE-2023-52355 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-52355 can be exploited remotely via a crafted TIFF file that triggers the out-of-memory error.

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