CVE-2022-2520
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2520 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in libtiff 4.4.0rc1. There is a sysmalloc assertion fail in rotateImage() at tiffcrop.c:8621 that can cause program crash when reading a crafted input.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in libtiff 4.4.0rc1. There is a sysmalloc assertion fail in rotateImage() at tiffcrop.c:8621 that can cause program crash when reading a crafted input.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.4.0 | Rc1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 | — |
References
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/424Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/378Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5333Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/424Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/378Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5333Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2520?
A flaw was found in libtiff 4.4.0rc1. There is a sysmalloc assertion fail in rotateImage() at tiffcrop.c:8621 that can cause program crash when reading a crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2022-2520?
CVE-2022-2520 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2520?
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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