CVE-2020-35521
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35521 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in libtiff. Due to a memory allocation failure in tif_read.c, a crafted TIFF file can lead to an abort, resulting in denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in libtiff. Due to a memory allocation failure in tif_read.c, a crafted TIFF file can lead to an abort, resulting in denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | < 4.2.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932034Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-06Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932034Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-06Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0009/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35521?
A flaw was found in libtiff. Due to a memory allocation failure in tif_read.c, a crafted TIFF file can lead to an abort, resulting in denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-35521?
CVE-2020-35521 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35521?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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