MEDIUM
CVE-2016-10506
CWE-369Published: August 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Division-by-zero vulnerabilities in the functions opj_pi_next_cprl, opj_pi_next_pcrl, and opj_pi_next_rpcl in pi.c in OpenJPEG before 2.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted j2k files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-10506 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
uclouvain1 product(s)
openjpeg
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/d27ccf01c68a31ad62b33d2dc1ba2bb1eeaafe7bIssue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/731Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/732Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/777Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/778Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/779Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/780Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/d27ccf01c68a31ad62b33d2dc1ba2bb1eeaafe7bIssue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/731Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/732Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/777Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/778Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-10506
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-369
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 30, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-369)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-10506 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.