Description
Buffer Overflow in LibTiff v4.0.10 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via the "TIFFVGetField" funtion in the component 'libtiff/tif_dir.c'.
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 | 4.1.0+git201212-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | tiff | 4.1.0+git201212-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | tiff | 4.1.0+git201212-1 | — |
| Debian 10 | tiff | 4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u3 | DSA-4997-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | tiff | 4.1.0+git191117-2ubuntu0.20.04.2 | USN-5084-1 |
Advisories 2
- USN-5084-1 tiff vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-4997-1 tiff - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026