CVE-2024-13978: LibTIFF fax2ps tiff2pdf.c t2p_read_tiff_init null pointer dereference
A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF up to 4.7.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function t2preadtiffinit of the file tools/tiff2pdf.c of the component fax2ps. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The patch is named 2ebfffb0e8836bfb1cd7d85c059cd285c59761a4. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
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LibTIFF fax2ps tiff2pdf.c t2preadtiffinit null pointer dereference
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13978?
CVE-2024-13978 has been declared as problematic due to a null pointer dereference vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13978?
To fix CVE-2024-13978, upgrade LibTIFF to version 4.7.1 or later.
What component is affected by CVE-2024-13978?
CVE-2024-13978 affects the t2p_read_tiff_init function in the fax2ps component of LibTIFF.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13978?
CVE-2024-13978 is classified as a null pointer dereference vulnerability.
In which versions of LibTIFF is CVE-2024-13978 present?
CVE-2024-13978 is present in LibTIFF versions up to and including 4.7.0.