Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8331
An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the handling of TIFF images in LibTIFF version 4.0.6. A crafted TIFF document can lead to a type confusion vulnerability resulting in remote code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered via a TIFF file delivered to the application using LibTIFF's tag extension functionality.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-8331
- cpe:2.3:a:libtiff:libtiff:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8331
9.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 95 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8331
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
|
5.9
|
Talos |
References for CVE-2016-8331
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0190/
TALOS-2016-0190 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Technical Description;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-16
libTIFF: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-16) — Gentoo security
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93898
libTIFF CVE-2016-8331 Type Confusion Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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