CVE-2023-52356

What it is

A segment fault (SEGV) flaw was found in libtiff that could be triggered by passing a crafted tiff file to the TIFFReadRGBATileExt() API. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause a heap-buffer overflow, leading to a denial of service.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-01-25 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-07 07:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-01-25 20:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-07 07:17 UTC

Exploit probability

2.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-122

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Debian Linux 10.0
• Debian Linux 11.0
• Apple Ipados < 16.7.9
• Apple Ipados < 17.6
• Apple Iphone Os < 16.7.9
• Apple Iphone Os < 17.6
• Apple macOS < 12.7.6
• Apple macOS < 13.6.8

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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