CVE-2016-5322 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the setByteArray function of libtiff versions 4.0.6 and earlier, affecting Debian Linux and libtiff itself. This medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) can lead to a denial of service if a user opens a specially crafted TIFF image. While the attack requires user interaction and local access, it could render the affected system or application unusable. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat level.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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