CVE-2016-3625
CVE-2016-3625 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libtiff with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Libtiff
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
tif_read.c in the tiff2bw tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TIFF image.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3625?
- tif_read.c in the tiff2bw tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TIFF image.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3625?
- CVE-2016-3625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-3625 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3625?
- CVE-2016-3625 affects Libtiff. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3625?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-3625 published?
- CVE-2016-3625 was published on 2016-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://bugzilla.maptools.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2566
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/08/5
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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