CVE-2016-3620

libtiff: Out-of-bound read in ZIPEncode

Published Oct 3, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ZIPEncode function in tif_zip.c in the bmp2tiff tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier, when the "-c zip" option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted BMP image.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-693-1 tiff security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-4646 The ZIPEncode function in tif_zip.c in the bmp2tiff tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier, when the "-c zip" option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted BMP image.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00625}

epss

{'score': 0.00589}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01004}

epss

{'score': 0.00625}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:03 AM
Reserved
Mar 21, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 3, 2016, 4:09 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:46 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 7, 2016, 12:00 AM