Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PackBitsPreEncode function in tif_packbits.c in bmp2tiff in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a large width field in a BMP image.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | tiff | 4.0.6-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | tiff | 4.0.6-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | tiff | 4.0.6-3 | — |
| Debian 7 | tiff | 4.0.2-6+deb7u7 | DLA-693-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | tiff | 4.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-3212-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | tiff | 4.0.3-7ubuntu0.6 | USN-3212-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | libtiff +3 | 4.0.3-25.el7_2 | RHSA-2016:1546 |
| RHEL 6 | libtiff +2 | 3.9.4-18.el6_8 | RHSA-2016:1547 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | tiff | 4.0.9-44.80.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:0915-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | tiff | 3.8.2-141.169.16.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2676-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | tiff | 4.0.9-44.80.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:0915-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | tiff | 3.8.2-141.169.16.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2676-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | libtiff +3 | 4.0.3-25.el7_2 | ELSA-2016-1546 |
Advisories 8
- RHSA-2016:1547 Red Hat Security Advisory: libtiff security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2016:1546 Red Hat Security Advisory: libtiff security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- USN-3212-1 tiff vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 1, 2026
- DLA-693-1 tiff - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2676-1 Security update for tiff SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2024:0915-1 Security update for tiff SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2024-0655 libTIFF: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Ausführen von beliebigem Programmcode mit Benutzerrechten BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 7, 2024
- ELSA-2016-1546 Important: libtiff security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Aug 2, 2016
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- RHSA-2016:1547 vendor-advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135080/libtiff-4.0.6-Heap-Overflow.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- GLSA-201701-16 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2016:1546 vendor-advisory
- 20151228 libtiff bmp file Heap Overflow (CVE-2015-8668) mailing-list