Description
The LZWEncode function in tif_lzw.c in the bmp2tiff tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier, when the "-c lzw" option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted BMP image.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
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Debian DLA |
DLA-693-1 | tiff security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-4647 | The LZWEncode function in tif_lzw.c in the bmp2tiff tool in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and earlier, when the "-c lzw" option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted BMP image. |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T00:03:34.355Z
Reserved: 2016-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-3621
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-10-03T16:09:02.897
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-3621
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
EUVD