CVE-2016-10270: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-10270: LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibl...

LibTIFF 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted TIFF image, related to "READ of size 8" and libtiff/tif_read.c:523:22.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 03:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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LibTIFF 4.0.7 can read past heap memory while processing a malicious TIFF image. Systems that automatically open, convert, preview, or inspect TIFF files could crash. The public record also says unspecified other impact is possible, but does not provide enough detail to confirm code execution. Exposure is most likely in applications, services, or batch jobs using LibTIFF 4.0.7 to process untrusted TIFF images. Asset owners should check embedded libraries, operating system packages, image converters, document workflows, upload handlers, and thumbnailing services. Treat this as a focused remediation item for image-processing systems, not a broad emergency. Prioritize internet-facing upload, conversion, and preview services because a crafted TIFF can cause denial of service. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor or distribution LibTIFF updates where available.; Review Debian DSA-3844 if using Debian-packaged LibTIFF.; Check the upstream commit for version-specific remediation context..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 24, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/01/01/libtiff-multiple-heap-based-buffer-overflow/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/vadz/libtiff/commit/9a72a69e035ee70ff5c41541c8c61cd97990d018CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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