https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/952: [CVE-2026-36849] libtiff: Denial of Service via large SamplesPerPixel tag

Published Jun 17, 2026
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
LibTIFF libtiff<=4.7.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-36849?

CVE-2026-36849 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-36849?

To mitigate CVE-2026-36849, update libtiff to version 4.7.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-36849?

CVE-2026-36849 affects libtiff version 4.7.1 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-36849 involve?

CVE-2026-36849 involves a denial of service attack through crafted TIFF files.

5

Can CVE-2026-36849 lead to data loss?

CVE-2026-36849 does not lead to data loss but may make the service unavailable.

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