VDB-232760 · CVE-2023-2908 · EUVD-2023-34354

LibTIFF tif_dir.c null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in LibTIFF. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file tif_dir.c. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-2908. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in LibTIFF (Image Processing Software) (the affected version unknown). Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file tif_dir.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was published 06/30/2023. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-2908 since 05/26/2023. 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 214399 (Debian dla-4026 : libtiff-dev - security update), 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 databases at Tenable (214399) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-34354). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Name

LibTIFF

License

open-source

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214399
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4026 : libtiff-dev - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: gitlab.com

Timelineinfo

05/26/2023 🔍
06/30/2023 +35 days 🔍
06/30/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2025 +903 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: 9bd48f0dbd64fb94dc2b5b05238fde0bfdd4ff3f
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-2908 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232760
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2023 14:56
Updated: 12/19/2025 04:49
Changes: 06/30/2023 14:56 (36), 07/22/2023 08:55 (3), 07/22/2023 08:58 (11), 01/21/2025 01:07 (23), 04/25/2025 10:10 (4), 12/19/2025 04:49 (1)
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