CVE-2016-4796
UnknownEPSS 3.56%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the color_cmyk_to_rgb in common/color.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .j2k file.. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the color_cmyk_to_rgb in common/color.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .j2k file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uclouvain | Openjpeg | <= 2.1.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/13/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335482Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/162f6199c0cd3ec1c6c6dc65e41b2faab92b2d91Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/774Issue Tracking, Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/13/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335482Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/162f6199c0cd3ec1c6c6dc65e41b2faab92b2d91Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/774Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4796?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the color_cmyk_to_rgb in common/color.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted .j2k file.
How severe is CVE-2016-4796?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4796?
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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