CVE-2023-26965: libtiff · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects libtiffSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Jun 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Debiandebian/libtiffpkg:deb/debian/libtiffOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Restrict processing of TIFF images from untrusted or unauthenticated sources, especially in automated workflows. 2. Implement strict input validation and sandboxing for applications that handle TIFF files to contain potential crashes. 3. Monitor and log application crashes related to TIFF image processing to detect exploitation attempts. 4. Employ memory protection mechanisms such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Data Execution Prevention (DEP) to mitigate exploitation impact. 5. Prepare to apply official patches or updates from LibTIFF maintainers promptly once released. 6. Where possible, upgrade to versions of LibTIFF beyond 4.5.0 once patches addressing this vulnerability are available. 7. Educate users about the risks of opening TIFF files from unknown or suspicious sources to reduce user interaction risk. 8. For critical systems, consider using alternative libraries or tools for TIFF processing that are not vulnerable. 9. Conduct regular security assessments and code audits on software components that integrate LibTIFF to identify and remediate similar issues.
Description
loadImage() in tools/tiffcrop.c in LibTIFF through 4.5.0 has a heap-based use after free via a crafted TIFF image.