CVE-2023-52356: Libtiff: segment fault in libtiff in tiffreadrgbatileext() leading to denial of service

Published Nov 24, 2023
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Updated

A segment fault (SEGV) flaw was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a crafted tiff file to the TIFFReadRGBATileExt() API. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause a heap-buffer overflow, leading to a denial of service.

Other sources

A Segment fault (SEGV) problem was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a craft tiff file to TIFFReadRGBATileExt() API. In this flaw a remote attackers could cause a Heap-buffer-overflow problem leading to a denial of service.

Reference: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/622

Fixed at: https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/mergerequests/546

— Red Hat

Accounts. The issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

AirDrop. This issue was addressed through improved state management.

— Apple

apache. This is a vulnerability in open source code and Apple Software is among the affected projects. The CVE-ID was assigned by a third party. Learn more about the issue and CVE-ID at cve.org.

— Apple

APFS. The issue was addressed with improved restriction of data container access.

— Apple

Credit

CVE-2023-6277, CVE-2023-52356, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Yisumi, sqrtpwn, Minghao Lin(Zhejiang University), Jiaxun Zhu(Zhejiang University), Patrick Wardle(DoubleYou), Adam M., CVE-2024-6387, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Kandji), Claudio Bozzato(Cisco Talos), Francesco Benvenuto(Cisco Talos), CVE-2024-23296, Yadhu Krishna M(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Narendra Bhati(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Manager(Cyber Security At Suma Soft Pvt), Pune (India), Kirin@@Pwnrin, Joshua Jones, an anonymous researcher, Marcio Almeida(Tanto Security), Jiahui Hu (梅零落)(NorthSea), Meng Zhang (鲸落)(NorthSea), Matthew Loewen, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), D4m0n, Amir Bazine(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Karsten König(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), CVE-2024-2004, CVE-2024-2379, CVE-2024-2398, CVE-2024-2466, Minghao Lin(Baidu Security), (Baidu Security), Ye Zhang@@VAR10CK(Baidu Security), w0wbox, Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Gandalf4a, CertiK SkyFall Team, CVE-2024-40805, Jacob Braun, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Bistrit Dahal, Srijan Poudel, Abhay Kailasia@@abhay_kailasia(Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal India), ajajfxhj, Huang Xilin(Ant Group Light), Maksymilian Motyl, Johan Carlsson (joaxcar), Seunghyun Lee@@0x10n(KAIST Hacking Lab working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Gary Kwong, Andreas Jaegersberger, Ro Achterberg, Linwz(DEVCORE), (CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Mateen Alinaghi, (Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Kandji), Matthew Butler, CVE-2024-4558, IES Red Team(ByteDance), Yeto, Yann Gascuel(Alter Solutions), Wang Yu(Cyberserval), Rodolphe BRUNETTI@@eisw0lf, Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, (Kandji), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Jiwon Park, Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Pr(Bar), Pr(Hebrew University), EP, Hanqiu Wang(University of Florida), Zihao Zhan(Texas Tech University), Haoqi Shan(Certik), Siqi Dai(University of Florida), Max Panoff(University of Florida), (University of Florida), Shuo Wang(University of Florida), Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitSMM, Minghao Lin

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tiff<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5, <=4.5.0-6+deb12u1
4.5.1+git230720-5
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.6
14.6
Apple tvOS<17.6
17.6
Apple WatchOS<10.6
10.6
Apple visionOS<1.3
1.3
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.6
12.7.6
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.8
13.6.8
LibTIFF libtiff
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
Apple iOS<17.6
17.6
Apple iPadOS<17.6
17.6
Apple iOS<16.7.9
16.7.9
Apple iPadOS<16.7.9
16.7.9
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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/622

Patch Available

https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/546

Patch Available

https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/51558511bdbbcffdce534db21dbaf5d54b31638a

Event History

Nov 24, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:21 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
Mar 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:00 PM
Description
Jul 29, 2024
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
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52356?

CVE-2023-52356 has a high severity due to the potential for a heap-buffer overflow leading to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52356?

To fix CVE-2023-52356, update the affected software packages to their respective patched versions as recommended by the vendor.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52356?

CVE-2023-52356 affects various Apple products including visionOS, watchOS, macOS Monterey, tvOS, iOS, and iPadOS, as well as IBM's Cognos Analytics and the tiff package in Debian.

4

Can CVE-2023-52356 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-52356 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious TIFF files.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52356 classified as?

CVE-2023-52356 is classified as a segment fault vulnerability that leads to potential heap-buffer overflow.

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