CVE-2006-0405: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0405: The TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c in libtiff 3.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial...

The TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c in libtiff 3.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted TIFF image that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, possibly due to changes in type declarations and/or the TIFFVSetField function.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0405 is a libtiff 3.8.0 crash issue. A malicious TIFF image can cause software using the affected library to stop working. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution, based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where legacy systems or applications still use libtiff 3.8.0 to process TIFF files, especially files from email, uploads, archives, scanners, or external partners. Treat this as a legacy dependency hygiene issue with targeted urgency. Patch exposed TIFF-processing systems first, especially upload or mail-processing paths. Business risk is service interruption, not confirmed compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that include libtiff 3.8.0.; Check operating system and vendor advisories for corrected libtiff packages.; Prioritize updates where TIFF files come from untrusted sources..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 25, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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libtiff-tiffvsetfield-dos(24275)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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