HIGH
CVE-2016-7163
CWE-190Published: September 21, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the opj_pi_create_decode function in pi.c in OpenJPEG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JP2 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-7163 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (32)
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0559.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0838.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3665Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/08/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92897Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/c16bc057ba3f125051c9966cf1f5b68a05681de4Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/ef01f18dfc6780b776d0674ed3e7415c6ef54d24Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/826Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/809Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-7163
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 21, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-7163 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.