CVE-2016-6223: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6223: The TIFFReadRawStrip1 and TIFFReadRawTile1 functions in tif_read.c in libtiff before 4.0.7 allows remote at...

The TIFFReadRawStrip1 and TIFFReadRawTile1 functions in tif_read.c in libtiff before 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly obtain sensitive information via a negative index in a file-content buffer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6223 is a libtiff flaw where a malformed TIFF file can crash software that processes it, and may expose sensitive memory. Business impact depends on where TIFF uploads or attachments are parsed. The supplied sources identify libtiff before 4.0.7, but do not provide CVSS scoring. Exposure is most likely in servers, desktop tools, or backend pipelines that parse untrusted TIFF images using libtiff before 4.0.7 or distro packages without the vendor fix. Treat as a focused remediation item for systems processing untrusted images. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied bundle, but remote crash and possible data exposure justify timely patching where TIFF handling is exposed. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and systems that process TIFF files with libtiff.; Upgrade libtiff to 4.0.7 or a vendor-patched package where applicable.; Follow Debian, Gentoo, or platform vendor advisories for supported package versions..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 23, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201701-16CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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