CVE-2023-3316
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2023-3316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A NULL pointer dereference in TIFFClose() is caused by a failure to open an output file (non-existent path or a path that requires permissions like /dev/null) while specifying zones.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in TIFFClose() is caused by a failure to open an output file (non-existent path or a path that requires permissions like /dev/null) while specifying zones.
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 | >= 3.9.0, < 4.5.1 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/515Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/468Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/libtiff-nullderef-dos-xray-522144/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/515Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/merge_requests/468Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/libtiff-nullderef-dos-xray-522144/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3316?
A NULL pointer dereference in TIFFClose() is caused by a failure to open an output file (non-existent path or a path that requires permissions like /dev/null) while specifying zones.
How severe is CVE-2023-3316?
CVE-2023-3316 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3316?
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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