Integer overflow in LibTIFF



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-40745
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 LibTIFF
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor LibTIFF

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83511

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40745

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted image to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LibTIFF: before 4.6.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-40745
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2235265
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231110-0005/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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