Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the TIFF library (libtiff) before 3.8.2, as used in Adobe Reader 9.3.0 and other products, allow co
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the TIFF library (libtiff) before 3.8.2, as used in Adobe Reader 9.3.0 and other products, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, including a large tdir_count value in the TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c.
- Published
- Aug 2, 2006
- Updated
- Jun 16, 2026
- EPSS
- 53.7% · 99th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-119
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Action score
46
Plan
Add it to your regular patch cycle.
- CVSS
- 30 / 40 · 7.5 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 16 / 30 · 53.7%
Noroxi analysis
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We use this product, ask for helpAffected systems
| Vendor | Product | CPE |
|---|---|---|
| libtiff | libtiff | cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff |
| adobe | acrobat reader | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader |
Affected versions
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- libtiff libtiffup to 3.8.1 inclusive
- libtiff libtiff3.4
- libtiff libtiff3.5.1
- libtiff libtiff3.5.2
- libtiff libtiff3.5.3
- libtiff libtiff3.5.4
- libtiff libtiff3.5.5
- libtiff libtiff3.5.6
- libtiff libtiff3.5.7
- libtiff libtiff3.6.0
- libtiff libtiff3.6.1
- libtiff libtiff3.7.0
- libtiff libtiff3.7.1
- libtiff libtiff3.7.2
- libtiff libtiff3.7.3
- libtiff libtiff3.7.4
- libtiff libtiff3.8.0
Package-level exposure
OSV and GitHub Advisory data: ecosystem, package and range. SBOM matching uses this table.
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | tiff | before 3.8.2-6 | 3.8.2-6 |
| Debian:3.1 | tiff | before 3.7.2-7 | 3.7.2-7 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | kdegraphics | before 7:3.1.3-3.10 | 7:3.1.3-3.10 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | kdegraphics-debuginfo | before 7:3.1.3-3.10 | 7:3.1.3-3.10 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | kdegraphics-devel | before 7:3.1.3-3.10 | 7:3.1.3-3.10 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | libtiff | before 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 | 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | libtiff-debuginfo | before 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 | 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | libtiff-devel | before 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 | 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | libtiff | before 0:3.6.1-12 | 0:3.6.1-12 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | libtiff-debuginfo | before 0:3.6.1-12 | 0:3.6.1-12 |
| Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | libtiff-devel | before 0:3.6.1-12 | 0:3.6.1-12 |
Same product
libtiff: all recordsOther highest-scoring records for the same primary product.
- CVE-2004-1308Integer overflow in (1) tif_dirread.c and (2) tif_fax3.c for libtiff 3.5.7 and 3.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a44Plan
- CVE-2018-12900Heap-based buffer overflow in the cpSeparateBufToContigBuf function in tiffcp.c in LibTIFF 3.9.3, 3.9.4, 3.9.5, 3.9.6, 3.9.7, 4.0.0beta7, 4.43Plan
- CVE-2015-8668Heap-based buffer overflow in the PackBitsPreEncode function in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tiff in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attack43Plan
- CVE-2004-0929Heap-based buffer overflow in the OJPEGVSetField function in tif_ojpeg.c for libtiff 3.6.1 and earlier, when compiled with the OJPEG_SUPPORT42Plan
- CVE-2016-9540tools/tiffcp.c in libtiff 4.0.6 has an out-of-bounds write on tiled images with odd tile width versus image width.40Plan
- CVE-2016-9539tools/tiffcrop.c in libtiff 4.0.6 has an out-of-bounds read in readContigTilesIntoBuffer().40Plan
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| debian:tiff | 3.8.2-6 · Debian:12 | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:kdegraphics | 7:3.1.3-3.10 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:kdegraphics-debuginfo | 7:3.1.3-3.10 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:kdegraphics-devel | 7:3.1.3-3.10 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:libtiff | 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:libtiff-debuginfo | 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:libtiff-devel | 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | Package registry (OSV) |
Exploit status
Weaponized
A ready exploit tool or active in-the-wild use is known for this vulnerability. This should be your top priority.
Evidence
- Metasploit module ×2
- Exploit-DB entry ×6
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| Source | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2010-09-20 |
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2010-09-20 |
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2010-09-20 |
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2012-10-09 |
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2012-10-09 |
| Exploit-DB entry | local | 2010-03-17 |
| Metasploit module | exploit/apple_ios/browser/safari_libtiffApple iOS MobileSafari LibTIFF Buffer Overflowexploit | 2006-08-01 |
| Metasploit module | exploit/apple_ios/email/mobilemail_libtiffApple iOS MobileMail LibTIFF Buffer Overflowexploit | 2006-08-01 |
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
- Metasploit-2 d
- Published
- First PoC+1322 d
- TodayOct 8, 2026+7371 d
FIRST EPSS daily score; only changes of 0.01 or more are recorded (step chart).
Patch and commit links
Commit, PR and diff links among the references. A starting point for patch-diffing and variant hunting; fixes, not exploits.
No commit or PR link among the references.
Credits
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No credits in the CNA record.
Variant candidates
Same product, same weakness class, within 18 months. If the patch missed the root cause, the sibling bug is here.
No nightly-computed relations.
Chain candidates
An authentication bypass and a privilege-requiring bug in the same product, published close together: combined they may become an unauthenticated path.
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Bug bounty scope
No known public program.
Source: bounty-targets-data (public HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti, YesWeHack listings).
Technical details
Attack conditions
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- P · data can be read
- Integrity
- P · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- P · the service can be disrupted
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Confidentiality impact
- P
- Integrity impact
- P
- Availability impact
- P
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferCVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
nvd-primary
Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
- Buffer Overflow via Environment VariablesCAPEC-10likelihood: High · High
- Overflow BuffersCAPEC-100likelihood: High · Very High
- Buffer ManipulationCAPEC-123likelihood: High · Very High
- Client-side Injection-induced Buffer OverflowCAPEC-14likelihood: Medium · High
- Filter Failure through Buffer OverflowCAPEC-24likelihood: High · High
- MIME ConversionCAPEC-42likelihood: High · High
- Overflow Binary Resource FileCAPEC-44likelihood: High · Very High
- Buffer Overflow via Symbolic LinksCAPEC-45likelihood: High · High
ATT&CK techniques
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Change log
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
- secunia.com/advisories/21537
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060801-01-P
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060901-01-P.asc
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006//Aug/msg00000.html
- lwn.net/Alerts/194228/
- secunia.com/advisories/21253
- secunia.com/advisories/21274
- secunia.com/advisories/21290
- secunia.com/advisories/21304
- secunia.com/advisories/21319
- secunia.com/advisories/21334
- secunia.com/advisories/21338
- secunia.com/advisories/21346
- secunia.com/advisories/21370
- secunia.com/advisories/21392
- secunia.com/advisories/21501
- secunia.com/advisories/21598
- secunia.com/advisories/21632
- secunia.com/advisories/22036
- secunia.com/advisories/27181
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.