CVE-2013-1960

What it is

Heap-based buffer overflow in the t2p_process_jpeg_strip function in tiff2pdf in libtiff 4.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image file.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

11.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2013-07-03 18:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:52 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 11.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2013-07-03 18:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:52 UTC

Exploit probability

11.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Remotesensing Libtiff ≤ 4.0.3
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.4
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.5.1
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.5.2
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.5.3
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.5.4
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.5.5
• Remotesensing Libtiff 3.5.6

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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