LibTIFF 4.0.6 Debug Mode/Release Mode tif_predict.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibTIFF 4.0.6 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file tif_predict.c of the component Debug Mode/Release Mode. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-9535. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in LibTIFF 4.0.6 (Image Processing Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file tif_predict.c of the component Debug Mode/Release Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

tif_predict.h and tif_predict.c in libtiff 4.0.6 have assertions that can lead to assertion failures in debug mode, or buffer overflows in release mode, when dealing with unusual tile size like YCbCr with subsampling. Reported as MSVR 35105, aka "Predictor heap-buffer-overflow."

The bug was discovered 11/22/2016. The weakness was presented 11/22/2016 as MSVR 35105 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9535 since 11/21/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 05/30/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96704 (Debian DLA-795-1 : tiff security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 157373 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for libtiff (ELSA-2017-0225)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96704), SecurityFocus (BID 94484†) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2307). See VDB-92308, VDB-93746, VDB-93747 and VDB-93749 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Microsoft Windows 11
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2025

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 96704
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-795-1 : tiff security update
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OpenVAS ID: 800864
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for libtiff CESA-2017:0225 centos6
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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11/21/2016 🔍
11/22/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: libtiff.org

Advisory: MSVR 35105⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-9535 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9535
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93748

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SecurityFocus: 94484 - RETIRED: LibTIFF Multiple Security Vulnerabilites
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2307 - Microsoft Windows: Mehrere Schwachstellen

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/23/2016 07:48
Updated: 05/30/2026 01:39
Changes: 11/23/2016 07:48 (62), 06/07/2019 16:26 (20), 10/04/2022 10:59 (3), 10/16/2025 06:56 (21), 10/27/2025 08:57 (1), 10/28/2025 02:55 (2), 05/30/2026 01:39 (11)
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