Vulnerability Description
The cjpeg utility in libjpeg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libjpeg-Turbo | Libjpeg-Turbo | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319661Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319661Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3616?
CVE-2016-3616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The cjpeg utility in libjpeg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-3616?
CVE-2016-3616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libjpeg-Turbo Libjpeg-Turbo, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.