How severe is CVE-2013-4232?

CVE-2013-4232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4232 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-2013-4232?

CVE-2013-4232 primarily affects Libtiff. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4232?

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

When was CVE-2013-4232 published?

CVE-2013-4232 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4232

CVE-2013-4232 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Libtiff
Published: 2013-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the t2p_readwrite_pdf_image function in tools/tiff2pdf.c in libtiff 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4232?: Use-after-free vulnerability in the t2p_readwrite_pdf_image function in tools/tiff2pdf.c in libtiff 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.
How severe is CVE-2013-4232?: CVE-2013-4232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4232 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-2013-4232?: CVE-2013-4232 primarily affects Libtiff. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4232 published?: CVE-2013-4232 was published on 2013-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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