CVE-2010-2481

CVE-2010-2481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libtiff with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

The TIFFExtractData macro in LibTIFF before 3.9.4 does not properly handle unknown tag types in TIFF directory entries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted TIFF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2481?
The TIFFExtractData macro in LibTIFF before 3.9.4 does not properly handle unknown tag types in TIFF directory entries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted TIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2481?
CVE-2010-2481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2481 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2481?
CVE-2010-2481 primarily affects Libtiff. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2481?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2481 published?
CVE-2010-2481 was published on 2010-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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