CVE-2026-33809
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2026-33809 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted TIFF file can cause image decoding to attempt to allocate up 4GiB of memory, causing either excessive resource consumption or an out-of-memory error.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A maliciously crafted TIFF file can cause image decoding to attempt to allocate up 4GiB of memory, causing either excessive resource consumption or an out-of-memory error.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Tiff | < 0.38.0 |
References
- https://go.dev/cl/757660Mailing List
- https://go.dev/issue/78267Issue Tracking
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-4815Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-33809?
A maliciously crafted TIFF file can cause image decoding to attempt to allocate up 4GiB of memory, causing either excessive resource consumption or an out-of-memory error.
How severe is CVE-2026-33809?
CVE-2026-33809 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33809?
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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