CVE-2016-5159: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2016
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows in OpenJPEG, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JPEG 2000 data that is mishandled during opjalignedmalloc calls in dwt.c and t1.c.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/openjpeg2
2.3.0-2+deb10u22.4.0-32.5.0-2
openSUSE Leap=42.1
Google Chrome<=52.0.2743.116

Event History

Sep 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5159?

CVE-2016-5159 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5159?

To fix CVE-2016-5159, update OpenJPEG to the latest patched versions specified, such as 2.3.0-2+deb10u2, 2.4.0-3, or 2.5.0-2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5159?

CVE-2016-5159 affects multiple versions of OpenJPEG and Google Chrome prior to version 53.0.2785.89 for Windows and OS X, and 53.0.2785.92 for Linux.

4

Can CVE-2016-5159 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5159 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted JPEG 2000 data.

5

What kind of impact can result from CVE-2016-5159?

The impact of CVE-2016-5159 can result in a denial of service condition through heap-based buffer overflow or potentially other unspecified consequences.

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