high
7.1
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CVE-2016-10165

First published: Tue Aug 16 2016(Updated: )

The Type_MLU_Read function in cmstypes.c in Little CMS (aka lcms2) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via an image with a crafted ICC profile, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ubuntu/lcms2<2.8-4
2.8-4
ubuntu/lcms2<2.5-0ubuntu4.2
2.5-0ubuntu4.2
ubuntu/lcms2<2.8-4
2.8-4
ubuntu/lcms2<2.6-3ubuntu2.1
2.6-3ubuntu2.1
ubuntu/openjdk-7<7
7
ubuntu/openjdk-7<7
7
debian/lcms2
2.12~rc1-2
2.14-2
Little CMS Color engine
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
openSUSE=42.1
Little CMS Color engine<2.11
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=18.04
Debian=8.0
redhat satellite=5.8
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=5.0
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 eus=7.3
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.5
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=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=5.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=7.0
netapp active iq unified manager windows>=7.3
NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere>=9.5
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Management
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Management
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Management for VMware vCenter
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.0
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.0.0
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.20
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.25
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.30
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.30.5r3
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.40
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.40.3r2
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.40.5
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.50.1
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.50.2
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.50.2-p1
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.60
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.60.0
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.60.1
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.60.3
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.70.1
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller=11.70.2
NetApp OnCommand Balance
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Performance Manager
NetApp OnCommand Shift
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for 7-Mode
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for vSphere=7.1

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/23/1

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/25/14

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

Remedy

https://github.com/mm2/Little-CMS/commit/5ca71a7bc18b6897ab21d815d15e218e204581e2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10165?

    CVE-2016-10165 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure or denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10165?

    To fix CVE-2016-10165, update Little CMS to version 2.8-4 or later if using Ubuntu, or ensure the latest patches are applied for affected distributions.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-10165?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2016-10165 include the possibility for remote attackers to read sensitive data or cause a denial of service via a specially crafted ICC profile.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-10165?

    CVE-2016-10165 affects various versions of Little CMS and specific distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-10165?

    While updating is the best solution for CVE-2016-10165, a temporary workaround includes implementing network level controls to block untrusted ICC profile processing.

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