CVE-2024-13978

A flaw was found in libtiff. The t2p_read_tiff_init function in the fax2ps component incorrectly handles TIFF files, leading to a null pointer dereference. A local attacker can trigger this condition by providing a specially crafted TIFF file. This can result in an application level denial of service.

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Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.