CVE-2016-10268: tools/tiffcp.c in LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer underflow and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects LibTIFF 4.0.7 handling of crafted TIFF images in tiffcp. A malicious image can crash processing through an integer underflow and heap buffer under-read. Sources describe denial of service and only possible unspecified other impact, so business urgency depends on whether TIFF files from untrusted sources are processed. Exposure is most likely on systems using vulnerable LibTIFF packages or tiffcp to process TIFF files supplied by users, partners, email, web uploads, or automated document/image pipelines. The provided affected metadata is incomplete, so confirm against installed package versions and vendor advisories. Treat as a targeted remediation item for file-processing systems, not an enterprise-wide emergency unless untrusted TIFF processing is exposed. Prioritize internet-facing upload workflows, email/document pipelines, and shared conversion services first. Mitigation focus: Update LibTIFF packages using applicable vendor advisories, including Gentoo GLSA and Ubuntu USN guidance.; Avoid processing untrusted TIFF files with vulnerable tiffcp or LibTIFF builds.; Sandbox image conversion and metadata extraction workflows that handle external files..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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