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An issue was discovered in LibTIFF 4.0.9. There are two out-of-bounds writes in cpTags in tools/tiff2bw.c and tools/pal2rgb.c, which can cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image file.
Overview
This vulnerability in LibTIFF 4.0.9 allows attackers to trigger out-of-bounds writes in certain functions, potentially leading to a denial of service condition or other unspecified impacts when processing a maliciously crafted image file.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update to a patched version of LibTIFF. It is recommended to apply the security updates provided by the respective vendors to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Users should also exercise caution when handling image files from untrusted sources.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
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- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- UtilitiesUtilities
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- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
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- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
