NULL pointer dereference in Uclouvain Openjpeg

CVE-2016-7445

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.

EPSS: 0.020 (84.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7445?
CVE-2016-7445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uclouvain Openjpeg, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-10-03.
How severe is CVE-2016-7445?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-7445 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.