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CVE-2016-8331

UnknownEPSS 6.59%

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CVE-2016-8331 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF version 4.0.6. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a type confusion vulnerability resulting in remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 6.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF version 4.0.6. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a type confusion vulnerability resulting in remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered via a TIFF file delivered to the application using LibTIFF's tag extension functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.59%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibtiffLibtiff4.0.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8331?
An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF version 4.0.6. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a type confusion vulnerability resulting in remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered via a TIFF file delivered to the application using LibTIFF's tag extension functionality.
How severe is CVE-2016-8331?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8331 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8331?
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