CVE-2016-9297
First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
The TIFFFetchNormalTag function in LibTiff 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted TIFF_SETGET_C16ASCII or TIFF_SETGET_C32_ASCII tag values.
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=2590
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/12/2
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/30c9234c7fd0dd5e8b1e83ad44370c875a0270ed
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2593
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/89406285f318ffad27af4b200204394b2ee6ba5e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-9297
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/12/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94419
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9297?
CVE-2016-9297 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service due to out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9297?
To fix CVE-2016-9297, upgrade to LibTiff version 4.1.0 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9297?
CVE-2016-9297 affects LibTiff version 4.0.6 and earlier releases of the tiff package.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9297 involve?
CVE-2016-9297 involves a denial of service attack caused by crafted TIFF_SETGET_C16ASCII or TIFF_SETGET_C32_ASCII tag values.
Is CVE-2016-9297 a remote code execution vulnerability?
No, CVE-2016-9297 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, not a remote code execution vulnerability.
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