CVE-2023-1560 TinyTIFF File tinytiffreader.c buffer overflow
A local buffer overflow in TinyTIFF allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1560?
CVE-2023-1560 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TinyTIFF, published on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in TinyTIFF 3.0.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tinytiffreader.c of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223553 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1560?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tinytiff Project Tinytiff.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1560?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-1560 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1560 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in TinyTIFF
Sources
Also known as GHSA-259p-fmm8-wq6q.