Vulnerability Description
tools/tiffcrop.c in libtiff 4.0.6 reads an undefined buffer in readContigStripsIntoBuffer() because of a uint16 integer overflow. Reported as MSVR 35100.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libtiff | Libtiff | 4.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94484Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94753
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/43c0b81a818640429317c80fea1e66771e85024b#Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94484Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94753
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/43c0b81a818640429317c80fea1e66771e85024b#Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9538?
CVE-2016-9538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). tools/tiffcrop.c in libtiff 4.0.6 reads an undefined buffer in readContigStripsIntoBuffer() because of a uint16 integer overflow. Reported as MSVR 35100.
How severe is CVE-2016-9538?
CVE-2016-9538 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libtiff Libtiff.