CVE-2023-26966
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2023-26966 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in uv_encode() when libtiff reads a corrupted little-endian TIFF file and specifies the output to be big-endian.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in uv_encode() when libtiff reads a corrupted little-endian TIFF file and specifies the output to be big-endian.
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 | 4.5.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/530Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/530Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-26966?
libtiff 4.5.0 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in uv_encode() when libtiff reads a corrupted little-endian TIFF file and specifies the output to be big-endian.
How severe is CVE-2023-26966?
CVE-2023-26966 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26966?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-26966?
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