CVE-2016-9675 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in OpenJPEG allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted J2K images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-9675?
CVE-2016-9675 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published on 22 Dec 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9675?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux for Ibm Z Systems, Redhat Enterprise Linux for Power Big Endian, Redhat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing, Uclouvain Openjpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9675?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-9675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9675 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xgj-8663-75f9, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9675.