CVE-2016-10272: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )
LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, related to "WRITE of size 2048" and libtiff/tif_next.c:64:9.
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-2016-10272?
CVE-2016-10272 has a severity rating indicating it allows for a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10272?
To fix CVE-2016-10272, update to a patched version of LibTIFF that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2016-10272?
CVE-2016-10272 specifically affects LibTIFF version 4.0.7.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-10272 facilitate?
CVE-2016-10272 facilitates a denial of service attack through a crafted TIFF image.
Is there any potential impact beyond denial of service for CVE-2016-10272?
CVE-2016-10272 may have unspecified additional impacts aside from denial of service.
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