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CVE-2023-52355

Libtiff buffer overflow

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.83%
  1. Published25 Jan 2024

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Libtiff< 4.6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux8.0 · 9.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Libtiff≥ 4.6.0

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-52355 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-52355 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.83%.

How severe is CVE-2023-52355?

CVE-2023-52355 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-52355?

Affected products include Libtiff, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52355?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Libtiff 4.6.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.