CVE-2024-7006: libtiff Null Dereference (CVSS 7.5)

Description

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in Libtiff via `tif_dirinfo.c`. This issue may allow an attacker to trigger memory allocation failures through certain means, such as restricting the heap space size or injecting faults, causing a segmentation fault. This can cause an application crash, eventually leading to a denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
libtiff	libtiff	3.5.1 — 4.6.0
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
redhat	enterprise_linux	All
redhat	enterprise_linux_for_arm_64	All
redhat	enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_eus	All
redhat	enterprise_linux_server_aus	All

References

Other References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6360 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8833 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8914 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-7006 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2302996 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00019.html https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240920-0001/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7006? +

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in Libtiff via `tif_dirinfo.c`. This issue may allow an attacker to trigger memory allocation failures through certain means, such as restricting the heap space size or injecting faults, causing a segmentation fault. This can cause an application crash, eventually leading to a denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-7006? +

CVE-2024-7006 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7006? +

CVE-2024-7006 affects products from libtiff, redhat, specifically: enterprise_linux, enterprise_linux_for_arm_64, enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_eus, enterprise_linux_server_aus, libtiff. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7006? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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