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CVE-2016-9675

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.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 5 products from uclouvain, from redhat, from redhat and 2 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2016-12-22T21:59:00.223

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-787

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	uclouvain	openjpeg	< 1.5.2	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	7.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	7.3	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	7.4	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	7.5	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	7.6	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux	7.7	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_for_power_big_endian	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_for_scientific_computing	6.0	Yes

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0559.html Patch, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0838.html Patch, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/29/7 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94589 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0559.html Patch, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0838.html Patch, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/29/7 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94589 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For uclouvain's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.