LibTIFF libtiff/tif_lzw.c LZWDecode out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF and classified as problematic. This affects the function LZWDecode of the file libtiff/tif_lzw.c of the component TIFF Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-1623. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LibTIFF (Image Processing Software) (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects the function LZWDecode of the file libtiff/tif_lzw.c of the component TIFF Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 05/11/2022 as 410. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-1623 since 05/09/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying the patch b4e79bfa0c7d2d08f6f1e7ec38143fc8cb11394a is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at gitlab.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-24912). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Patch: b4e79bfa0c7d2d08f6f1e7ec38143fc8cb11394a

Timelineinfo

05/09/2022 🔍
05/11/2022 +2 days 🔍
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04/09/2026 +1429 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: 410
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-1623 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1623
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-199504
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/11/2022 22:32
Updated: 04/09/2026 20:30
Changes: 05/11/2022 22:32 (53), 05/13/2022 16:36 (1), 04/09/2026 20:30 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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