CVE-2016-9572: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Aug 01 2018(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the way openjpeg 2.1.2 decoded certain input images. Due to a logic error in the code responsible for decoding the input image, an application using openjpeg to process image data could crash when processing a crafted image.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/openjpeg2 | 2.3.0-2+deb10u2 2.4.0-3 2.5.0-2 | |
| Uclouvain Openjpeg | =2.1.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/863
- https://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/7b28bd2b723df6be09fe7791eba33147c1c47d0d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-9572
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109233
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9572
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3768
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9572?
CVE-2016-9572 is a vulnerability in openjpeg 2.1.2 that could cause an application to crash when processing a crafted image.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9572?
The severity of CVE-2016-9572 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2016-9572 affect openjpeg?
CVE-2016-9572 affects openjpeg version 2.1.2.
How can I fix CVE-2016-9572?
To fix CVE-2016-9572, update openjpeg to version 2.3.0-2+deb10u2, 2.4.0-3, or 2.5.0-2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-9572?
For more information about CVE-2016-9572, you can refer to the following sources: [1] [2] [3].
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