Vulnerability Description
An issue in libtiff 85f2ac8e0b01cb7db2bbecf4a3b891bdbef67938 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the process_command_opts() function in tools/tiffcrop.c
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/okyfh/122c2d72e991a78c8af80a3af3be8671
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/work_items/846
- https://gitlab.com/libtiff/libtiff/-/work_items/846
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52490?
CVE-2026-52490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue in libtiff 85f2ac8e0b01cb7db2bbecf4a3b891bdbef67938 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the process_command_opts() function in tools/tiffcrop.c
How severe is CVE-2026-52490?
CVE-2026-52490 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-2026-52490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.