CVE-2023-3618

Segmentation fault in fax3encode in libtiff/tif_fax3.c

Description

A flaw was found in libtiff. A specially crafted tiff file can lead to a segmentation fault due to a buffer overflow in the Fax3Encode function in libtiff/tif_fax3.c, resulting in a denial of service.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a libtiff
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Fedora Fedora
Affected: Fedora Fedora
Affected: Fedora Fedora
Affected: Fedora Fedora
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3618 third party advisory vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2215865 third party advisory issue tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00034.html third party advisory mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0012/
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214038
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214036
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214037

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3618?
CVE-2023-3618 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3618?
To fix CVE-2023-3618, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-3618 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3618 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-3618?
CVE-2023-3618 affects n/a libtiff, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Fedora Fedora, Fedora Fedora, Fedora Fedora, Fedora Fedora.
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