Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse Project | Leap | 42.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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/2016/06/15/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91208
- 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/2016/06/15/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91208
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5317?
CVE-2016-5317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 attac...
How severe is CVE-2016-5317?
CVE-2016-5317 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5317?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff, Opensuse Opensuse, Opensuse Project Leap.