How severe is CVE-2010-2630?

CVE-2010-2630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2630 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2630?

CVE-2010-2630 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2630?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-2630 published?

CVE-2010-2630 was published on 2010-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2630

CVE-2010-2630 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Libtiff
Published: 2010-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The TIFFReadDirectory function in LibTIFF 3.9.0 does not properly validate the data types of codec-specific tags that have an out-of-order position in a TIFF file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2481.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2630?: The TIFFReadDirectory function in LibTIFF 3.9.0 does not properly validate the data types of codec-specific tags that have an out-of-order position in a TIFF file, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2481.
How severe is CVE-2010-2630?: CVE-2010-2630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2630 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2630?: CVE-2010-2630 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2630?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2630 published?: CVE-2010-2630 was published on 2010-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:3.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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