LibTIFF 4.4.0 TIFF File tools/tiffcrop.c out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in LibTIFF 4.4.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file tools/tiffcrop.c of the component TIFF File Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-0796. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.4.0 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file tools/tiffcrop.c of the component TIFF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

LibTIFF 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds read in tiffcrop in tools/tiffcrop.c:3592, allowing attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted tiff file. For users that compile libtiff from sources, the fix is available with commit afaabc3e.

The weakness was disclosed 02/14/2023 as 499. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-0796 since 02/12/2023. 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 240052 (TencentOS Server 4: libtiff (TSSA-2024:0785)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch afaabc3e50d4e5d80a94143f7e3c997e7e410f68 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at gitlab.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (240052) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-12801). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

LibTIFF

Version

4.4.0

License

open-source

Website

Product: http://www.libtiff.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

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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Nessus ID: 240052
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 4: libtiff (TSSA-2024:0785)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: afaabc3e50d4e5d80a94143f7e3c997e7e410f68

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: 499
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2023-0796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220832
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2023 07:26
Updated: 07/12/2025 18:48
Changes: 02/14/2023 07:26 (54), 03/12/2023 10:50 (10), 06/17/2025 09:09 (17), 07/12/2025 18:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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