Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1923
Heap-based buffer overflow in the opj_j2k_update_image_data function in OpenJpeg 2016.1.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1923
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.64%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 76 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1923
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1923
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1923
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/4
oss-security - Out-of-bounds Read in the OpenJpeg's opj_j2k_update_image_data and opj_tgt_reset function
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-26
OpenJPEG: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201612-26) — Gentoo security
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/7
oss-security - Re: Out-of-bounds Read in the OpenJpeg's opj_j2k_update_image_data and opj_tgt_reset function
Products affected by CVE-2016-1923
- cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*