PT-2016-7492 · None+2 · Libtiff+2
Published
2016-10-28
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Updated
2022-04-19
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CVE-2016-8331
CVSS v3.1
8.1
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
LibTIFF version 4.0.6
Description
A remote code execution issue exists in the handling of TIFF images. This is due to a type confusion vulnerability that can be triggered by a crafted TIFF document, potentially allowing remote code execution. The vulnerability can be exploited via a TIFF file delivered to the application using LibTIFF's tag extension functionality.
Recommendations
For LibTIFF version 4.0.6, consider avoiding the use of TIFF files or restricting access to the tag extension functionality until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, disabling the handling of TIFF images may help mitigate the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Libtiff
Suse
Ubuntu