Remote code execution in LibTIFF



Published: 2023-01-30 | Updated: 2023-06-15
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-48281
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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LibTIFF
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor LibTIFF

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU71620

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48281

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the processCropSelections() function in tools/tiffcrop.c in LibTIFF. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted TIFF image to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer 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: 4.0 - 4.5.0

External links

http://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/488
http://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/d1b6b9c1b3cae2d9e37754506c1ad8f4f7b646b5


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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