CVE-2016-3616: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Mar 21 2016(Updated: )
A null pointer dereference vulnerability was reported in libjpeg library in cjpeg component. A maliciously crafted file could cause an application to crash. In specific cases this may also allow the attacker to remotely execute commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo | =7.4 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| debian/libjpeg-turbo | 1:2.0.6-4 1:2.1.5-2 1:2.1.5-3 | |
| debian/libjpeg6b | <=1:6b2-3.1 | |
| debian/libjpeg9 | 1:9f-1 |
Remedy
https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/commit/6709e4a0cfa44d4f54ee8ad05753d4aa9260cb91
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2052
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1319661
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00015.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-3616
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1318509#c4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1322301
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1322302
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/30/2
- https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/commit/6709e4a0cfa44d4f54ee8ad05753d4aa9260cb91
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-3616
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-3616
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3616
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-3616
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2016-3616.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3616?
CVE-2016-3616 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-3616?
The libjpeg-turbo package versions 1.5.2-2+deb10u1, 2.0.6-4, and 2.1.5-2 are affected. The libjpeg6b package version 1:6b2-3.1 is also affected. The libjpeg9 package version 1:9e-1 is affected. On Ubuntu, the libjpeg-turbo package version 1.3.0-0ubuntu2.1 is affected. Additionally, the libjpeg-turbo package versions 1.4.2 and the libjpeg9 package version 1:9 are affected on Ubuntu.
How can CVE-2016-3616 be exploited?
CVE-2016-3616 can be exploited by remote attackers who send a crafted file to the cjpeg utility in libjpeg, causing a NULL pointer dereference and application crash, or potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Are there any remedies available for CVE-2016-3616?
Yes, there are remedies available for CVE-2016-3616. For the affected libjpeg-turbo package, upgrading to versions 1.5.2-2+deb10u1, 2.0.6-4, or 2.1.5-2 will fix the vulnerability. Upgrading to libjpeg6b version 1:6b2-3.1 or libjpeg9 version 1:9e-1 will also fix the vulnerability. Ubuntu users can upgrade to libjpeg-turbo version 1.3.0-0ubuntu2.1, libjpeg-turbo version 1.4.2, or libjpeg9 version 1:9 to fix the vulnerability.
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