CVE-2016-3616

Name: CVE-2016-3616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T18:59:00.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cjpeg utility in libjpeg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 4.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cjpeg utility in libjpeg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.39%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libjpeg-Turbo	Libjpeg-Turbo	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.4
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.10

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319661Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319661Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3616?

The cjpeg utility in libjpeg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2016-3616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3616?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3616?

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Source: NVD / NIST