CVE-2016-5652 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability within LibTIFF's TIFF2PDF tool, affecting libtiff. This flaw allows for remote code execution when processing a specially crafted TIFF image. Rated as High severity (CVSS 7.0), successful exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious TIFF file, but could lead to complete compromise of the affected system. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for severe impact warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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