The remote host is missing updates announced in advisory GLSA 200410-11.

All tiff library users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge sync # emerge -pv '>=media-libs/tiff-3.6.1-r2' # emerge '>=media-libs/tiff-3.6.1-r2' xv makes use of the tiff library and needs to be recompiled to receive the new patched version of the library. All xv users should also upgrade to the latest version: # emerge sync # emerge -pv '>=media-gfx/xv-3.10a-r8' # emerge '>=media-gfx/xv-3.10a-r8' http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=GLSA%20200410-11

Multiple heap-based overflows have been found in the tiff library image decoding routines, potentially allowing to execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user viewing a malicious image.