CVE-2020-35523
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.92%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35523 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow flaw was found in libtiff that exists in the tif_getimage.c file. This flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code when a user opens a crafted TIFF file. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An integer overflow flaw was found in libtiff that exists in the tif_getimage.c file. This flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code when a user opens a crafted TIFF file. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | < 4.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932040Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/c8d613ef497058fe653c467fc84c70a62a4a71b2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/160Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-06Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4869Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932040Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/c8d613ef497058fe653c467fc84c70a62a4a71b2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/160Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-06Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4869Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35523?
An integer overflow flaw was found in libtiff that exists in the tif_getimage.c file. This flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code when a user opens a crafted TIFF file. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
How severe is CVE-2020-35523?
CVE-2020-35523 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35523?
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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