CVE-2016-9273
First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
tiffsplit in libtiff 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file, related to changing td_nstrips in TIFF_STRIPCHOP mode.
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 | |
| tiff | =4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2587
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/d651abc097d91fac57f33b5f9447d0a9183f58e7
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-9273
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/09/20
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94271
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9273?
CVE-2016-9273 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds read in libtiff.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9273?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9273, update to a version of libtiff that is 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 or later.
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2016-9273?
CVE-2016-9273 affects libtiff version 4.0.6 specifically.
Can CVE-2016-9273 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9273 can be exploited remotely via a crafted TIFF file.
Is CVE-2016-9273 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2016-9273 is particularly reported in Debian's libtiff package.
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