Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the _TIFFVGetField function in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted tiff.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/27/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/07/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/88604Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/27/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/07/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/88604Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5318?
CVE-2016-5318 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the _TIFFVGetField function in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted tiff.
How severe is CVE-2016-5318?
CVE-2016-5318 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-2016-5318?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.