CVE-2016-8331

8.1 HIGH
Published: October 28, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93898
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0190/
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93898
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0190/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.6%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

libtiff