CVE-2016-7445
UnknownEPSS 4.19%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7445 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. convert.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors involving the variable s.. EPSS estimates a 4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
convert.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors involving the variable s.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uclouvain | Openjpeg | <= 2.1.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00109.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93040Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/blob/openjpeg-2.1/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/843Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00109.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93040Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/blob/openjpeg-2.1/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/843Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7445?
convert.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors involving the variable s.
How severe is CVE-2016-7445?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7445 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7445?
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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