CVE-2016-7163: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 21 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the opj_pi_create_decode function in pi.c in OpenJPEG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JP2 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJPEG | <2.2.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =23 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =24 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =25 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =7.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0559.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0838.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3665
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92897
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/c16bc057ba3f125051c9966cf1f5b68a05681de4
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/ef01f18dfc6780b776d0674ed3e7415c6ef54d24
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/826
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/809
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2T6IQAMS4W65MGP7UW5FPE22PXELTK5D/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/66BWMMMWXH32J5AOGLAJGZA3GH5LZHXH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AQ2IIIQSJ3J4MONBOGCG6XHLKKJX2HKM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H4IRSGYMBSHCBZP23CUDIRJ3LBKH6ZJ7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JYLOX7PZS3ZUHQ6RGI3M6H27B7I5ZZ26/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YGKSEWWWED77Q5ZHK4OA2EKSJXLRU3MK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AQ2IIIQSJ3J4MONBOGCG6XHLKKJX2HKM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2T6IQAMS4W65MGP7UW5FPE22PXELTK5D/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/66BWMMMWXH32J5AOGLAJGZA3GH5LZHXH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H4IRSGYMBSHCBZP23CUDIRJ3LBKH6ZJ7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YGKSEWWWED77Q5ZHK4OA2EKSJXLRU3MK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JYLOX7PZS3ZUHQ6RGI3M6H27B7I5ZZ26/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7163?
CVE-2016-7163 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7163?
To fix CVE-2016-7163, update OpenJPEG to version 2.2.0 or later, or apply relevant patches provided by your operating system vendor.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7163 enable?
CVE-2016-7163 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted JP2 file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7163?
CVE-2016-7163 affects OpenJPEG versions earlier than 2.2.0 and several versions of Debian and Fedora systems.
Can CVE-2016-7163 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2016-7163 can result in data loss or corruption due to unauthorized arbitrary code execution.
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