CVE-2023-2908
Libtiff Null Pointer Denial of Service
Description
A null pointer dereference issue was found in Libtiff's tif_dir.c file. This issue may allow an attacker to pass a crafted TIFF image file to the tiffcp utility which triggers a runtime error that causes undefined behavior. This will result in an application crash, eventually leading to a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
June 30, 2023, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 7, 2023, 4:13 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-2908 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-2908.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2908 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218830 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/9bd48f0dbd64fb94dc2b5b05238fde0bfdd4ff3f | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/479 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00034.html | Third Party Advisory |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230731-0004/ | Third Party Advisory |
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-2908 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE Red Hat, Inc. CWE-476 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 02, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00034.html No Types Assigned https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00034.html Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230731-0004/ No Types Assigned https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230731-0004/ Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00034.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 31, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230731-0004/ [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A null pointer dereference issue was discovered in Libtiff's tif_dir.c file. This flaw allows an attacker to pass a crafted TIFF image file to the tiffcp utility, which triggers runtime error, causing an undefined behavior, resulting in an application crash, eventually leading to a denial of service. A null pointer dereference issue was found in Libtiff's tif_dir.c file. This issue may allow an attacker to pass a crafted TIFF image file to the tiffcp utility which triggers a runtime error that causes undefined behavior. This will result in an application crash, eventually leading to a denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Removed CWE Red Hat, Inc. CWE-476 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2908 No Types Assigned https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2908 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218830 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218830 Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/9bd48f0dbd64fb94dc2b5b05238fde0bfdd4ff3f No Types Assigned https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/9bd48f0dbd64fb94dc2b5b05238fde0bfdd4ff3f Patch, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/479 No Types Assigned https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/479 Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 4.5.0
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Exploit Prediction
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0.06 }} 0.01%
score
0.23730
percentile