CVE-2016-9675: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 22 2016(Updated: )
openjpeg: A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the patch for CVE-2013-6045. A crafted j2k image could cause the application to crash, or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJPEG | <1.5.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.7 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for ibm z systems | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for power big endian | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for scientific computing | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9675?
CVE-2016-9675 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9675?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9675, upgrade OpenJPEG to version 1.5.2 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9675?
CVE-2016-9675 affects OpenJPEG versions prior to 1.5.2 and various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux including 6.0 and 7.0 to 7.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9675?
CVE-2016-9675 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-9675 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2016-9675 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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