CVE-2016-3632

libtiff: out-of-bounds write in _TIFFVGetField function

Published Sep 21, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The _TIFFVGetField function in tif_dirinfo.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF 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-2016-4657 The _TIFFVGetField function in tif_dirinfo.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3212-1 LibTIFF vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3212-3 LibTIFF vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00348}

epss

{'score': 0.00184}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:03 AM
Reserved
Mar 22, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 21, 2016, 6:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:46 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 8, 2016, 12:00 AM