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CVE-2016-3981

UnknownEPSS 4.43%

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CVE-2016-3981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the bmp_read_rows function in pngxrbmp.c in OptiPNG before 0.7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write access and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.. EPSS estimates a 4.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the bmp_read_rows function in pngxrbmp.c in OptiPNG before 0.7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write access and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.43%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Optipng ProjectOptipng<= 0.7.5
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3981?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the bmp_read_rows function in pngxrbmp.c in OptiPNG before 0.7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write access and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.
How severe is CVE-2016-3981?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3981?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST