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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in LibTIFF 4.4.0. This affects the function tiffcp of the file tools/tiffcp.c of the component TIFF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-4645. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.4.0 (Image Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function tiffcp of the file tools/tiffcp.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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

LibTIFF 4.4.0 has an out-of-bounds read in tiffcp in tools/tiffcp.c:948, 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 e8131125.

The weakness was shared 03/03/2023 as 277. It is possible to read the advisory at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-4645 since 12/22/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 e813112545942107551433d61afd16ac094ff246 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 Tenable (240052). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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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: e813112545942107551433d61afd16ac094ff246

Timelineinfo

12/22/2022 🔍
03/03/2023 +71 days 🔍
03/03/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2025 +837 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: 277
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-4645 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-4645
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-222279

Entryinfo

Created: 03/03/2023 17:44
Updated: 06/17/2025 11:24
Changes: 03/03/2023 17:44 (54), 03/31/2023 09:00 (11), 06/17/2025 11:24 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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