CVE-2025-8961: A weakness has been identified in LibTIFF 4.7.0

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-8961 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting libtiff. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A weakness has been identified in LibTIFF 4.7.0. This affects the function main of the file tiffcrop.c of the component tiffcrop. Executing manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2025-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: libtiff

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-14 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libtiff libtiff DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libtiff sudo apt install libtiff=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold libtiff

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libtiff sudo dnf downgrade libtiff-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libtiff

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8961?

libtiff: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8961 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8961 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-2025-8961 affect?

CVE-2025-8961 affects libtiff. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A weakness has been identified in LibTIFF 4.7.0. This affects the function main of the file tiffcrop.c of the component tiffcrop. Executing manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has

How urgent is CVE-2025-8961?

Priority 20/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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