[ GLSA 202104-06 ] libTIFF

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: libTIFF: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202104-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2021-04-30
Bug(s): #775125
ID: 202104-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in LibTIFF, the worst of
which could result in the execution of arbitrary code.


Background

The TIFF library contains encoding and decoding routines for the Tag
Image File Format. It is called by numerous programs, including GNOME and
KDE applications, to interpret TIFF images.


Affected Packages

Package: media-libs/tiff
Vulnerable: < 4.2.0
Unaffected: >= 4.2.0
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in LibTIFF. Please review
the referenced CVE identifiers for details.


Impact

A remote attacker, by enticing the user to process a specially crafted
TIFF file, could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of
the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All LibTIFF users should upgrade to the latest version: