CVE-2016-5319 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in libtiff versions 4.0.6 and earlier, specifically within the tif_packbits.c component. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition by providing a specially crafted BMP file. Rated as medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, it requires user interaction and can lead to high availability impact, though it does not affect confidentiality or integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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