CVE-2016-10270
UnknownEPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, related to "READ of size 8" and libtiff/tif_read.c:523:22.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, related to "READ of size 8" and libtiff/tif_read.c:523:22.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.7 |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/01/libtiff-multiple-heap-based-buffer-overflow/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/9a72a69e035ee70ff5c41541c8c61cd97990d018Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/01/libtiff-multiple-heap-based-buffer-overflow/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/9a72a69e035ee70ff5c41541c8c61cd97990d018Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10270?
LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, related to "READ of size 8" and libtiff/tif_read.c:523:22.
How severe is CVE-2016-10270?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10270?
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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