CVE-2016-9082

Name: CVE-2016-9082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-03T15:59:00.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9082 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the write_png function in cairo 1.14.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via a large svg file.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the write_png function in cairo 1.14.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via a large svg file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cairographics	Cairo	1.14.6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93931Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/attachment.cgi?id=127421Issue Tracking
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=98165Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1312337Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-01
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/27/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93931Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/attachment.cgi?id=127421Issue Tracking
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=98165Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1312337Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-01

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9082?

Integer overflow in the write_png function in cairo 1.14.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via a large svg file.

How severe is CVE-2016-9082?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9082 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9082?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-9082?

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Source: NVD / NIST