What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-61144?

CVE-2025-61144 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Libtiff are affected by CVE-2025-61144?

A stack overflow vulnerability in libtiff (CVE-2025-61144) affects any systems processing TIFF image files, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash applications.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-61144?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-61144. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-61144?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running libtiff v4.7.1 or earlier and assess exposure to untrusted TIFF inputs; implement temporary input validation to reject TIFF files if feasible. Within 7 days: Apply available vendor patches across all affected systems in a staged rollout, prioritizing internet-facing and user-input-processing applications. Within 30 days: Complete patch deployment across the entire infrastructure, validate functionality post-patch, and document remediation in change management.

Libtiff CVE-2025-61144

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-02-23 cve@mitre.org

Stack Overflow Red Hat Libtiff Suse

7.3

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 25, 2026 - 15:20 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Feb 25, 2026 - 15:20 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Feb 23, 2026 - 19:22 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionNVD

libtiff up to v4.7.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the readSeparateStripsIntoBuffer function.

AnalysisAI

libtiff up to v4.7.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the readSeparateStripsIntoBuffer function. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects the readSeparateStripsIntoBuffer component of Libtiff. libtiff up to v4.7.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the readSeparateStripsIntoBuffer function.