CVE-2016-8331 Memory corruption in LibTIFF 4.0.6
A type confusion vulnerability in LibTIFF allows remote code execution via crafted TIFF files, affecting applications using the library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-8331?
CVE-2016-8331 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libtiff Libtiff, published on 28 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8331?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libtiff Libtiff.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8331?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-8331 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8331 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libtiff Libtiff
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8331, GHSA-q4f8-9474-jr7m, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8331.