LibTIFF tif_read.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in LibTIFF. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tif_read.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-35521. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LibTIFF (Image Processing Software) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the file tif_read.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was released 03/10/2021. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-35521. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 274520 (Oracle Linux 8 : mingw-libtiff (ELSA-2025-19906)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (274520). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 274520
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 8 : mingw-libtiff (ELSA-2025-19906)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
03/10/2021 +83 days 🔍
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11/11/2025 +1707 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-35521 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-35521
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-170856

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2021 07:28
Updated: 11/11/2025 03:17
Changes: 03/10/2021 07:28 (35), 03/29/2021 12:14 (2), 03/29/2021 12:18 (18), 11/11/2025 03:17 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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