Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue can crash software that uses LibTIFF when handling certain TIFF directory-writing operations. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether public-facing or automated workflows process untrusted TIFF files. Exposure is most likely where LibTIFF-based tools, image pipelines, document converters, or applications process attacker-supplied TIFF files. The source bundle specifically names LibTIFF 4.0.9 and tiffset, but does not define all affected downstream products. Prioritize remediation where TIFF files are accepted from customers, partners, email, or the internet. Internal-only desktop exposure is usually lower urgency, but still worth patching through normal operating system maintenance. Mitigation focus: Identify LibTIFF packages and embedded LibTIFF dependencies across servers and applications.; Apply relevant distribution or vendor libtiff security updates where available.; Check Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, Fedora, Slackware, and Gentoo advisories for package-specific guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- USN-3906-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190218 [SECURITY] [DLA 1680-1] tiff security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- FEDORA-2019-fa3e40f00aCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2019-70d89f8806CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- 20191104 [slackware-security] libtiff (SSA:2019-308-01)CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- GLSA-202003-25CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- DSA-4670CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
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