Vulnerability Description
The TIFFReadRawStrip1 and TIFFReadRawTile1 functions in tif_read.c in libtiff before 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly obtain sensitive information via a negative index in a file-content buffer.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | <= 4.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libtiff.maptools.org/v4.0.7.htmlPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/3Mailing List
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/14/4Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91741
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- http://libtiff.maptools.org/v4.0.7.htmlPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/3Mailing List
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/14/4Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91741
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6223?
CVE-2016-6223 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The TIFFReadRawStrip1 and TIFFReadRawTile1 functions in tif_read.c in libtiff before 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly obtain sensitive information via a n...
How severe is CVE-2016-6223?
CVE-2016-6223 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6223?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.