CVE-2006-3459
HighPublic exploitMultiple stack-based buffer overflows in the TIFF library (libtiff) before 3.8.2, as used in Adobe Reader 9.3.0 and other products, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, including a large tdir_count…
Published Aug 3, 2006 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-3459, DSA-1137-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Libtiff, tiff (debian), rootio-tiff and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including kdegraphics 7:3.1.3-3.10, Libtiff 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4, Libtiff 0:3.6.1-12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the TIFF library (libtiff) before 3.8.2, as used in Adobe Reader 9.3.0 and other products, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, including a large tdir_count value in the TIFFFetchShortPair function in tif_dirread.c.
Affected Products
55 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LibtiffLibtiff | 3.4, 3.4-beta18, 3.4-beta24, 3.4-beta28, 3.4-beta29, 3.4-beta31, 3.4-beta32, 3.4-beta34 | 3.8.1 |
| tiffdebian | See advisory | 3.8.2-6 |
| rootio-tiffrootio | See advisory | 3.8.2-6 |
| kdegraphicsredhat | See advisory | 7:3.1.3-3.10 |
Patched Releases
kdegraphics
7:3.1.3-3.10
Libtiff
0:3.5.7-25.el3.4, 0:3.6.1-12, 3.8.1
rootio-tiff
3.8.2-6
tiff
3.7.2-7, 3.8.2-6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 3, 2006
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0603
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0648
- advisory21253
- advisory21274
- advisory21304
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the TIFF library (libtiff) before 3.8.2, as used in Adobe Reader 9.3.0 and other products, allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, including a large tdir_count value in the TIFFFetchShortPair function in…
Affected: Libtiff versions 3.4, 3.4-beta18, 3.4-beta24, 3.4-beta28, 3.4-beta29, 3.4-beta31, 3.4-beta32, 3.4-beta34; tiff (debian); rootio-tiff, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including kdegraphics 7:3.1.3-3.10, Libtiff 0:3.5.7-25.el3.4, Libtiff 0:3.6.1-12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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