CVE-2016-5316

Name: CVE-2016-5316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-20T15:59:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5316 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Out-of-bounds read in the PixarLogCleanup function in tif_pixarlog.c in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the application by sending a crafted TIFF image to the rgb2ycbcr tool.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds read in the PixarLogCleanup function in tif_pixarlog.c in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the application by sending a crafted TIFF image to the rgb2ycbcr tool.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.19%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libtiff	Libtiff	<= 4.0.6
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Opensuse Project	Leap	42.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00087.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00060.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91203
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00087.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00060.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91203
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5316?

How severe is CVE-2016-5316?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5316 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5316?

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