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MEDIUM

CVE-2016-9572

CWE-476Published: August 1, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the way openjpeg 2.1.2 decoded certain input images. Due to a logic error in the code responsible for decoding the input image, an application using openjpeg to process image data could crash when processing a crafted image.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9572 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 5.9.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

uclouvain1 product(s)

openjpeg

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9572

PATCHhttps://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/7b28bd2b723df6be09fe7791eba33147c1c47d0d

PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9572

PATCHhttps://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/7b28bd2b723df6be09fe7791eba33147c1c47d0d

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/863

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3768

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/863

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3768

All References (14)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109233

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9572Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/7b28bd2b723df6be09fe7791eba33147c1c47d0dPatch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/863Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26Third Party Advisory

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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3768Third Party Advisory

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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109233

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9572Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/7b28bd2b723df6be09fe7791eba33147c1c47d0dPatch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/863Exploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26Third Party Advisory

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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3768Third Party Advisory

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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-9572

CVSS Score5.9 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-476

CISA KEVNo

Affected2 vendor(s)

PublishedAug 1, 2018

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Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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