Vulnerability Description
The tagCompare function in tif_dirinfo.c in the thumbnail tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors related to field_tag matching.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2547Issue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93335
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2547Issue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93335
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3634?
CVE-2016-3634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The tagCompare function in tif_dirinfo.c in the thumbnail tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors related to field_tag m...
How severe is CVE-2016-3634?
CVE-2016-3634 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3634?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.