How severe is CVE-2012-1173?

CVE-2012-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1173?

CVE-2012-1173 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1173?

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

When was CVE-2012-1173 published?

CVE-2012-1173 was published on 2012-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1173

CVE-2012-1173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libtiff with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Libtiff
Published: 2012-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple integer overflows in tiff_getimage.c in LibTIFF 3.9.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tile size in a TIFF file, which is not properly handled by the (1) gtTileSeparate or (2) gtStripSeparate function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1173?: Multiple integer overflows in tiff_getimage.c in LibTIFF 3.9.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tile size in a TIFF file, which is not properly handled by the (1) gtTileSeparate or (2) gtStripSeparate function, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-1173?: CVE-2012-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1173?: CVE-2012-1173 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1173 published?: CVE-2012-1173 was published on 2012-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:3.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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