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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2026-46602

The TIFF decoder does not set a limit on the size of tiles in tiled images, permitting a malicious or corrupt image containing a very large tile to cause unbounded memory consumption.

Vulnerability Description

The TIFF decoder does not set a limit on the size of tiles in tiled images, permitting a malicious or corrupt image containing a very large tile to cause unbounded memory consumption.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-46602?

CVE-2026-46602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The TIFF decoder does not set a limit on the size of tiles in tiled images, permitting a malicious or corrupt image containing a very large tile to cause unbounded memory consumption.

How severe is CVE-2026-46602?

CVE-2026-46602 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-2026-46602?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.