LibTIFF 4.4.0 TIFF File libtiff/tif_unix.c out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in LibTIFF 4.4.0. This affects an unknown function of the file libtiff/tif_unix.c of the component TIFF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-0797. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in LibTIFF 4.4.0 (Image Processing Software). This affects an unknown code of the file libtiff/tif_unix.c of the component TIFF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

LibTIFF 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds read in tiffcrop in libtiff/tif_unix.c:368, invoked by tools/tiffcrop.c:2903 and tools/tiffcrop.c:6921, 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 presented 02/14/2023 as 495. The advisory is shared at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-0797 since 02/12/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, 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-2023-12802). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: afaabc3e50d4e5d80a94143f7e3c997e7e410f68

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02/12/2023 🔍
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07/12/2025 +879 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: 495
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2023-0797 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220833
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2023 07:26
Updated: 07/12/2025 19:42
Changes: 02/14/2023 07:26 (54), 03/12/2023 10:56 (10), 06/17/2025 11:24 (17), 07/12/2025 19:42 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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