CVE-2004-1308: Integer overflow in (1) tif_dirread.c and (2) tif_fax3.c for libtiff 3.5.7 and 3.7.0 allows remote attacker...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A crafted TIFF image can make vulnerable libtiff versions miscalculate memory size, causing a heap overflow. The source says this can allow arbitrary code execution. The highest business risk is in systems that automatically open, preview, convert, or process TIFF files from untrusted sources. Exposure is likely where legacy libtiff 3.5.7 or 3.7.0 remains in operating systems, applications, image conversion services, or document-processing workflows. The source bundle includes multiple vendor advisories, suggesting broad packaged impact at the time. Prioritize remediation on any system that handles external image or document uploads. This is an old vulnerability, but arbitrary code execution in file parsers remains important for legacy servers, desktops, and automated processing pipelines. Mitigation focus: Update libtiff using the relevant vendor advisory or package channel.; Inventory systems and applications using libtiff 3.5.7 or 3.7.0.; Limit processing of untrusted TIFF files until affected systems are patched..

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Jun 30, 2026, 01:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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