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CVE-2016-5319: Heap-based buffer overflow in tif_packbits.c in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash...

Heap-based buffer overflow in tif_packbits.c in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted bmp file.

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CVE-2016-5319 is a libtiff memory-safety flaw. An attacker who can get a vulnerable application to process a crafted BMP file may crash that application. The supplied sources support denial of service; they do not prove code execution or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where servers, desktop tools, converters, CMS features, or pipelines process untrusted image files using libtiff 4.0.6 or earlier. Treat this as a medium-priority hygiene issue unless vulnerable image processing is internet-facing or business-critical. The known sourced impact is service disruption, not confirmed data compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that include or link libtiff.; Apply vendor or distribution security updates for CVE-2016-5319.; Prioritize internet-facing or automated image-processing services..

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