MEDIUM
CVE-2022-0908
CWE-476Published: March 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Null source pointer passed as an argument to memcpy() function within TIFFFetchNormalTag () in tif_dirread.c in libtiff versions up to 4.3.0 could lead to Denial of Service via crafted TIFF file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-0908 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-2022-0908.jsonThird Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/a95b799f65064e4ba2e2dfc206808f86faf93e85Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/383Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · 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-20220506-0002/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-2022-0908.jsonThird Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/commit/a95b799f65064e4ba2e2dfc206808f86faf93e85Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/issues/383Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · 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-20220506-0002/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-0908
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 11, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-0908 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.