Description
The TIFFWriteDirectoryTagCheckedRational function in tif_dirwrite.c in LibTIFF 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted TIFF file.
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 | 4.0.7-7 | — |
| Debian 13 | tiff | 4.0.7-7 | — |
| Debian 12 | tiff | 4.0.7-7 | — |
| Debian 7 | tiff | 4.0.2-6+deb7u13 | DLA-969-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | tiff | 4.0.6-1ubuntu0.3 | USN-3602-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | tiff | 4.0.3-7ubuntu0.8 | USN-3602-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | tiff | 4.0.8-44.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2569-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | tiff | 4.0.8-44.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2569-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | tiff | 4.0.8-44.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2569-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | tiff | 4.0.8-44.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2017:2569-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | tiff | 4.3.0-1.3 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11461-1 |
Advisories 4
- USN-3602-1 tiff vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-969-1 tiff - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:2569-1 Security update for tiff SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11461-1 libtiff-devel-32bit-4.3.0-1.3 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026