CVE-2015-8665: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 13, 2016
·Updated
tifgetimage.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via the SamplesPerPixel tag in a TIFF image.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.6
Event History
Apr 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8665?
CVE-2015-8665 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds read conditions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8665?
To fix CVE-2015-8665, you should update to a patched version of LibTIFF higher than 4.0.6.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2015-8665?
CVE-2015-8665 specifically affects LibTIFF version 4.0.6.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8665 facilitate?
CVE-2015-8665 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack via specially crafted TIFF images.
5
Can CVE-2015-8665 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8665 can be exploited remotely by using crafted TIFF images.