CVE-2016-5317
UnknownEPSS 1.96%
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CVE-2016-5317 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff.so in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier, as used in GNOME nautilus, allows attackers to cause a denial of service attack (crash) via a crafted TIFF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff.so in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier, as used in GNOME nautilus, allows attackers to cause a denial of service attack (crash) via a crafted TIFF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- 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.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5317?
Buffer overflow in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff.so in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier, as used in GNOME nautilus, allows attackers to cause a denial of service attack (crash) via a crafted TIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5317?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5317 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5317?
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