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CVE-2016-1626

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

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CVE-2016-1626 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The opj_pi_update_decode_poc function in pi.c in OpenJPEG, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109, miscalculates a certain layer index value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The opj_pi_update_decode_poc function in pi.c in OpenJPEG, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109, miscalculates a certain layer index value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome48.0.2564.103
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1626?
The opj_pi_update_decode_poc function in pi.c in OpenJPEG, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109, miscalculates a certain layer index value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2016-1626?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1626 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1626?
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Source: NVD / NIST