CVE-2016-7163
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 7.11%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer overflow in the opj_pi_create_decode function in pi.c in OpenJPEG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JP2 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.. EPSS estimates a 7.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the opj_pi_create_decode function in pi.c in OpenJPEG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JP2 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uclouvain | Openjpeg | < 2.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0559.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0838.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3665Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/c16bc057ba3f125051c9966cf1f5b68a05681de4Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/ef01f18dfc6780b776d0674ed3e7415c6ef54d24Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/826Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/809Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0559.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0838.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3665Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/c16bc057ba3f125051c9966cf1f5b68a05681de4Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/ef01f18dfc6780b776d0674ed3e7415c6ef54d24Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/826Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/809Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7163?
Integer overflow in the opj_pi_create_decode function in pi.c in OpenJPEG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JP2 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
How severe is CVE-2016-7163?
CVE-2016-7163 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7163?
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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