CVE-2016-3186: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 21 2016(Updated: )
A buffer overflow vulnerability was reported in libtiff library, in gif2tiff component. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash. Original bug report with reproducer: <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - buffer overflow in gif2tiff" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1319503">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319503</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tiff | 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 4.2.0-1+deb11u6 4.5.0-6+deb12u2 4.5.0-6+deb12u1 4.5.1+git230720-5 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| TIFF | =4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1319503
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1322307
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1322309
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1322310
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/30/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1144235&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1144235&action=edit
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2552
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-5102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2053
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319666
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00075.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035442
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319503
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3606-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-3186
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2536
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=1144235&action=diff
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3186
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-3186
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3186
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-3186
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3186?
CVE-2016-3186 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3186?
To fix CVE-2016-3186, upgrade to the patched versions of the libtiff library as specified in security advisories.
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2016-3186?
CVE-2016-3186 affects libtiff versions prior to the patches provided in versions such as 4.2.0-1+deb11u5 and 4.5.1+git230720-5.
What components are involved in CVE-2016-3186?
CVE-2016-3186 involves the gif2tiff component of the libtiff library.
Can CVE-2016-3186 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3186 can potentially be exploited remotely by sending a maliciously crafted TIFF file to the affected application.
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