Remote code execution in libtiff

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU81692

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-2023-41175

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 in raw2tiff.c A remote attacker can create a specially crafted TIFF file, trick the victim into opening it with the affected software, trigger an 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: 4.0 - 4.6.1

External links

http://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-41175
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2235264

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.