CVE-2015-1547

libtiff: use of uninitialized memory in NeXTDecode

Published Apr 13, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 3.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The NeXTDecode function in tif_next.c in LibTIFF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access) via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by libtiff5.tif.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-610-1 tiff3 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-1681 The NeXTDecode function in tif_next.c in LibTIFF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access) via a crafted TIFF image, as demonstrated by libtiff5.tif.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:47 AM
Reserved
Feb 7, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 13, 2016, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:22 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 29, 2014, 12:00 AM