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CVE-2025-8534

libtiff: Libtiff Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

2.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · August 5, 2025

Updated · June 30, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libtiff. The PS_Lvl2page function in tiff2ps.c exhibits a null pointer dereference due to improper handling of input data, potentially allowing a local attacker to trigger a denial of service via a crafted file. This manipulation results in the program attempting to access invalid memory locations. This vulnerability stems from a lack of sufficient validation of data structures.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

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.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 2.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference