CVE-2013-1961: Stack-based buffer overflow in the t2p_write_pdf_page function in tiff2pdf in libtiff before 4.0.3 allows remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-1961?

libtiff: upgrade to newer than 4.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-1961 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1961 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-1961 affect?

CVE-2013-1961 affects libtiff. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in the t2p_write_pdf_page function in tiff2pdf in libtiff before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image length and resolution in a TIFF image file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-1961?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2013-1961 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting libtiff. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the t2p_write_pdf_page function in tiff2pdf in libtiff before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image length and resolution in a TIFF image file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.9% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2013-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: remotesensing

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-07-03 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

remotesensing libtiff UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.3 · 3.4 · 3.4 beta18 · 3.4 beta24 · 3.4 beta28 · 3.4 beta29 · 3.4 beta31 · 3.4 beta32

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libtiff || rpm -q libtiff || libtiff --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libtiff

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libtiff

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1961?

libtiff: upgrade to newer than 4.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1961 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1961 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1961 affect?

CVE-2013-1961 affects libtiff. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in the t2p_write_pdf_page function in tiff2pdf in libtiff before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image length and resolution in a TIFF image file.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1961?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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