HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-10087
HIGH

CVE-2016-10087

CWE-476Published: January 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference vectors involving loading a text chunk into a png structure, removing the text, and then adding another text chunk to the structure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-10087 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

libpng1 product(s)
libpng
Source: NVD CPE · 250 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/29/2
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/30/4
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95157
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/29/2
ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/30/4
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95157

All References (16)

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/29/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/30/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95157Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-74
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3712-1/
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3712-2/
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/29/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/30/4Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95157Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e33b6e698b9d696b%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
→
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8c6a450893651e4%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
→
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-74
→
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3712-1/

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-10087
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-10087 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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