This update includes the following RPMs:libtiff: libtiff-4.7.2-2.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libtiff-devel-4.7.2-2.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libtiff-static-4.7.2-2.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libtiff-tools-4.7.2-2.hum1 (aarch64, x8664) libtiff-4.7.2-2.hum1.src (src)

It was discovered that LibTIFF incorrectly handled certain malformed images. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted image, a remote attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code with user privileges.

It was discovered that LibTIFF incorrectly handled certain malformed images. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted image, a remote attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code with user privileges.

USN-3906-1 and USN-3864-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in LibTIFF. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that LibTIFF incorrectly handled certain malformed images. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted image, a remote attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code with user privileges.