CVE-2016-5652: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 06 2017(Updated: )
An exploitable heap-based buffer overflow exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF's TIFF2PDF tool. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow resulting in remote code execution. Vulnerability can be triggered via a saved TIFF file delivered by other means.
Credit: cret@cert.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 | |
| tiff | =4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0187/
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/b5d6803f0898e931cf772d3d0755704ab8488e63
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5652
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0225.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93902
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5652?
CVE-2016-5652 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5652?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5652, update affected LibTIFF packages to the latest versions provided by your distribution.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-5652?
CVE-2016-5652 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on a system through a specially crafted TIFF image.
Which versions of LibTIFF are affected by CVE-2016-5652?
CVE-2016-5652 affects LibTIFF version 4.0.6 and earlier versions.
Can CVE-2016-5652 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2016-5652 can be exploited by delivering a malicious TIFF file via email or other means.
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