MEDIUM
CVE-2022-0561
CWE-476Published: February 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Null source pointer passed as an argument to memcpy() function within TIFFFetchStripThing() in tif_dirread.c in libtiff versions from 3.9.0 to 4.3.0 could lead to Denial of Service via crafted TIFF file. For users that compile libtiff from sources, the fix is available with commit eecb0712.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0561 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0561.jsonThird Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/362Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-10Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220318-0001/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5108Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0561.jsonThird Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/362Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-10Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220318-0001/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-0561
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 11, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-0561 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.