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CVE-2016-3620 Details
Description
The ZIPEncode function in tif_zip.c in the bmp2tiff tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier, when the "-c zip" option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted BMP image.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2570 | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16 | CVE | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/07/2 | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035508 | CVE | |
| http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2570 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16 | [email protected] | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/07/2 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035508 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| libtiff libtiff | <= 4.0.6 |
CPE
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Change History
9 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 3, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 1, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 4, 2016 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |