CVE-2016-9533: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 22 2016(Updated: )
tif_pixarlog.c in libtiff 4.0.6 has out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities in heap allocated buffers. Reported as MSVR 35094, aka "PixarLog horizontalDifference heap-buffer-overflow."
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 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0225.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3762
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94484
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94742
- https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/83a4b92815ea04969d494416eaae3d4c6b338e4a#diff-bdc795f6afeb9558c1012b3cfae729ef
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-9533
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9533?
CVE-2016-9533 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing out-of-bounds writes in heap allocated buffers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9533?
To fix CVE-2016-9533, upgrade to a fixed version of the libtiff package such as 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u4 or higher.
Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2016-9533?
CVE-2016-9533 specifically affects version 4.0.6 of libtiff.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-9533?
Systems using libtiff version 4.0.6 or earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2016-9533.
What impact does CVE-2016-9533 have on applications?
CVE-2016-9533 may lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution due to buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
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