CVE-2026-52492 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in libtiff's rgb2ycbcr utility allows heap-based buffer overflows via crafted TIFF images, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-52492?
CVE-2026-52492 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An integer overflow in the libtiff rgb2ycbcr utility's cvtRaster() function when computing strip buffer sizes can result in an undersized heap allocation and subsequent heap-based buffer overflow during YCbCr conversion of a crafted TIFF image
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-52492?
How do I fix CVE-2026-52492?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-52492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-52492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as AZL-97923, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-52492, ECHO-5c91-3248-6666, GHSA-c22p-2vpj-rh5j.