CVE-2016-3623

Name: CVE-2016-3623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-03T16:09:05.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3623 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rgb2ycbcr tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero) by setting the (1) v or (2) h parameter to 0.. EPSS estimates a 5.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rgb2ycbcr tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero) by setting the (1) v or (2) h parameter to 0.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.54%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-369

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libtiff	Libtiff	<= 4.0.6
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2569Issue Tracking
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00039.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2569Issue Tracking
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00039.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85952Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3623?

The rgb2ycbcr tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero) by setting the (1) v or (2) h parameter to 0.

How severe is CVE-2016-3623?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3623 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3623?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3623?

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Source: NVD / NIST