CVE-2016-5317: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 20 2017(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff.so in the PixarLogDecode function in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier, as used in GNOME nautilus, allows attackers to cause a denial of service attack (crash) via a crafted TIFF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tiff | 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u8 4.2.0-1+deb11u4 4.5.0-6 4.5.1+git230720-1 | |
| libtiff | =4.0.6 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2557
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/attachment.cgi?id=653
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2554
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5317
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-07/msg00087.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00090.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/15/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91208
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5317?
CVE-2016-5317 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service attack.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5317?
To fix CVE-2016-5317, update to versions 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 or later of the tiff package.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-5317?
CVE-2016-5317 affects libtiff versions 4.0.6 and earlier, as well as specific versions of the tiff package on Debian and openSUSE.
What type of attack can CVE-2016-5317 cause?
CVE-2016-5317 can cause a denial of service by crashing the application that processes a crafted TIFF file.
How can I verify if I am running an affected version related to CVE-2016-5317?
You can verify your version of the tiff package or libtiff by checking your installed software packages against the versions mentioned in the CVE description.
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