CVE-2016-7445: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
convert.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors involving the variable s.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Uclouvain Openjpeg | <=2.1.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 | |
| debian/openjpeg2 | 2.4.0-3 2.5.0-2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00109.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93040
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/blob/openjpeg-2.1/CHANGELOG.md
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/843
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-26
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-7445
- https://github.com/STARLABSEC/pocs/raw/master/openjpeg-nullptr-github-issue-842.ppm
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-7445
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-7445
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7445
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-7445
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7445?
The severity of CVE-2016-7445 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2016-7445 affect OpenJPEG?
CVE-2016-7445 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) in OpenJPEG.
What is the remedy for CVE-2016-7445 in Ubuntu?
The remedy for CVE-2016-7445 in Ubuntu is to upgrade to version 2.1.2 or higher of the openjpeg2 package.
What is the remedy for CVE-2016-7445 in Debian?
The remedy for CVE-2016-7445 in Debian is to upgrade to version 2.3.0-2+deb10u2, 2.4.0-3, or 2.5.0-2 of the openjpeg2 package.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-7445?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-7445 on the CVE Mitre website, the Openwall OSS-Security mailing list, and the Ubuntu Security Notices.
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