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CVE-2016-8331 Details

Description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF version 4.0.6. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a type confusion vulnerability resulting in remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered via a TIFF file delivered to the application using LibTIFF's tag extension functionality.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16 CVE
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93898 CVEThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0190/ CVEExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16 [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93898 [email protected]Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
NVD-CWE-OtherWeakness Not in a Standard CWE Category[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
libtiff libtiff
4.0.6

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-8331
NVD Published Date:
Oct 28, 2016
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2016-8331 Details - Not Deferred