CVE-2022-40090
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40090 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in function TIFFReadDirectory libtiff before 4.4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted TIFF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in function TIFFReadDirectory libtiff before 4.4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted TIFF file.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | < 4.4.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/455Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/386Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/455Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/386Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40090?
An issue was discovered in function TIFFReadDirectory libtiff before 4.4.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted TIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2022-40090?
CVE-2022-40090 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40090?
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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