libtiff up to 4.7.1 tools/tiffcrop.c double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in libtiff up to 4.7.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file tools/tiffcrop.c. Such manipulation leads to double free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-61145. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libtiff up to 4.7.1. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file tools/tiffcrop.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

libtiff up to v4.7.1 was discovered to contain a double free via the component tools/tiffcrop.c.

The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-61145 since 09/26/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/24/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299837 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-61145), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (299837). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 299837
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-61145

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/26/2025 CVE reserved
02/23/2026 +150 days Advisory disclosed
02/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/24/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: gitlab.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-61145 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-61145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347420

Entryinfo

Created: 02/23/2026 19:57
Updated: 02/24/2026 08:13
Changes: 02/23/2026 19:57 (52), 02/24/2026 08:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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