CVE-2025-61144 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack overflow in libtiff allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted TIFF files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-61144?

CVE-2025-61144 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Libtiff Libtiff, published on 23 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

libtiff up to v4.7.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the readSeparateStripsIntoBuffer function.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-61144?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libtiff Libtiff.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61144?

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-2025-61144 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-61144 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Libtiff Libtiff vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as AZL-78311, AZL-78330, BELL-CVE-2025-61144, CLSA-2026-1772574874, CLSA-2026-1772575082, CLSA-2026-1772622084 and 11 more.

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