CVE-2016-3634
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
The tagCompare function in tif_dirinfo.c in the thumbnail tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors related to field_tag matching.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tiff | <=4.0.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3634?
CVE-2016-3634 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3634?
To fix CVE-2016-3634, update LibTIFF to version 4.0.7 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-3634?
CVE-2016-3634 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read, leading to a denial of service.
Which versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2016-3634?
LibTIFF versions 4.0.6 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-3634.
How can I determine if I am affected by CVE-2016-3634?
Check if your application uses LibTIFF version 4.0.6 or earlier to determine if you are affected by CVE-2016-3634.
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- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/libtiff
- canonical/tiff
- version/tiff/4.0.6