Vulnerability Description
The TIFFFetchNormalTag function in LibTiff 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted TIFF_SETGET_C16ASCII or TIFF_SETGET_C32_ASCII tag values.
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=2590Issue TrackingPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/12/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94419Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2590Issue TrackingPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/12/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94419Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9297?
CVE-2016-9297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The TIFFFetchNormalTag function in LibTiff 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted TIFF_SETGET_C16ASCII or TIFF_SETGET_C32_ASCII tag values.
How severe is CVE-2016-9297?
CVE-2016-9297 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-2016-9297?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.