8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

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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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