SB2016041325 - Buffer overflow in Debian Linux



SB2016041325 - Buffer overflow in Debian Linux

Published: April 13, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016041325
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0740)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

Buffer overflow in the ImagingLibTiffDecode function in libImaging/TiffDecode.c in Pillow before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory via a crafted TIFF file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.