CVE-2016-5637

Name: CVE-2016-5637
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-15T18:59:08.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5637 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.86%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libbpg Project	Libbpg	>= 0.9.5, <= 0.9.7

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123799Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91726Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123799Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91726Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5637?

How severe is CVE-2016-5637?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5637 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5637?

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Source: NVD / NIST