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CVE-2006-0405

UnknownEPSS 2.83%

Last modified

CVE-2006-0405 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c in libtiff 3.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, possibly due to changes in type declarations and/or the TIFFVSetField function.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c in libtiff 3.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, possibly due to changes in type declarations and/or the TIFFVSetField function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibtiffLibtiff3.8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0405?
The TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c in libtiff 3.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, possibly due to changes in type declarations and/or the TIFFVSetField function.
How severe is CVE-2006-0405?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0405?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST