CVE-2023-1560: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in TinyTIFF 3.0.0.0

Routine

LOW 2.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1560 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.8) affecting tinytiff. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in TinyTIFF 3.0.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tinytiffreader.c of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223553 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2023-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: tinytiff project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-22 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tinytiff project tinytiff DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tinytiff || rpm -q tinytiff || tinytiff --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tinytiff sudo apt install tinytiff=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold tinytiff

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tinytiff sudo dnf downgrade tinytiff-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tinytiff

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1560?

tinytiff: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1560 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1560 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-1560 affect?

CVE-2023-1560 affects tinytiff. Severity is low (CVSS 2.8). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in TinyTIFF 3.0.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tinytiffreader.c of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. Atta

How urgent is CVE-2023-1560?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-26733 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in tinyTIFF v.3.0 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via

References

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