CVE-2025-61143: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 23, 2026
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Updated

Last updated 19 August 2026

Other sources

libtiff up to v4.7.1 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component libtiff/tifopen.c.

MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
libtiff<=4.7.1
LibTIFF libtiff<4.7.1
Microsoft cbl2 libtiff 4.6.0-11
Microsoft azl3 libtiff 4.6.0-11
debian/tiff<=4.2.0-1+deb11u5, <=4.2.0-1+deb11u8, <=4.5.0-6+deb12u4, <=4.7.0-3+deb13u2, <=4.7.0-3+deb13u3
4.7.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tiff to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.7.2-1

Event History

Feb 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:28 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61143?

CVE-2025-61143 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61143?

To fix CVE-2025-61143, update to libtiff version 4.7.2 or later where the issue has been patched.

3

Which versions of libtiff are affected by CVE-2025-61143?

CVE-2025-61143 affects libtiff versions up to and including 4.7.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-61143?

CVE-2025-61143 is classified as a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-61143?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-61143 may lead to crashes or denial of service in applications using affected versions of libtiff.

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