CVE-2016-10271: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )
tools/tiffcrop.c in LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, related to "READ of size 1" and libtiff/tif_fax3.c:413:13.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| TIFF | =4.0.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10271?
CVE-2016-10271 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10271?
To fix CVE-2016-10271, users should update to a patched version of the LibTIFF library that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-10271 facilitate?
CVE-2016-10271 can facilitate remote denial of service attacks and potentially cause other unspecified impacts through crafted TIFF images.
Which version of LibTIFF is affected by CVE-2016-10271?
LibTIFF version 4.0.7 is specifically affected by CVE-2016-10271.
Is CVE-2016-10271 an isolated issue within LibTIFF?
CVE-2016-10271 is known to be related to heap-based buffer over-read and buffer overflow issues within the LibTIFF library.
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