NULL pointer dereference in Libjpeg-Turbo

CVE-2016-3616

The cjpeg utility in libjpeg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

EPSS: 0.044 (90.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3616?
CVE-2016-3616 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libjpeg-Turbo, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-02-13.
How severe is CVE-2016-3616?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-3616 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.