CVE-2010-2596: The OJPEGPostDecode function in tif_ojpeg.c in LibTIFF 3.9.0 and 3.9.2, as used in tiff2ps, allows remote a...

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CVE-2010-2596 is a denial-of-service flaw in LibTIFF 3.9.0 and 3.9.2 when tiff2ps processes a crafted TIFF image using downsampled old-style JPEG input. A successful attack can make the application exit, disrupting image conversion workflows. Exposure is most likely where legacy LibTIFF versions process untrusted TIFF files, especially through tiff2ps or server-side document conversion. Systems not accepting TIFF input, not using tiff2ps, or not running the cited versions are less likely exposed. Prioritize if TIFF conversion is internet-facing, customer-facing, or part of automated document intake. Otherwise, handle through normal legacy dependency remediation. The primary business risk is service disruption, not data theft, based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory LibTIFF versions and tiff2ps usage across servers and image-processing workflows.; Check LibTIFF, OS vendor, Gentoo, and Red Hat guidance for fixed packages.; Restrict processing of untrusted TIFF files until affected hosts are updated or isolated..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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