Out-of-bounds Write Affecting libtiff-static package, versions <0:3.9.4-18.el6_8


high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.53% (77th percentile)
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NVD
7.8 high
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Red Hat
5.3 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS6-LIBTIFFSTATIC-2133793
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 8 Apr 2016

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 libtiff-static to version 0:3.9.4-18.el6_8 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libtiff-static package and not the libtiff-static package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The _TIFFVGetField function in tif_dirinfo.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.