CVE-2016-8331: High severity tiff vulnerability
Published Oct 28, 2016
·Updated
An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF version 4.0.6. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a type confusion vulnerability resulting in remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered via a TIFF file delivered to the application using LibTIFF's tag extension functionality.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff=4.0.6
Event History
Oct 28, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8331?
CVE-2016-8331 has a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8331?
To fix CVE-2016-8331, update LibTIFF to a version later than 4.0.6.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8331?
CVE-2016-8331 specifically affects LibTIFF version 4.0.6.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8331?
CVE-2016-8331 is a type confusion vulnerability in the handling of TIFF images.
5
Can CVE-2016-8331 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8331 can be exploited remotely through crafted TIFF files.