LOW
CVE-2016-9580
CWE-122Published: August 1, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An integer overflow vulnerability was found in tiftoimage function in openjpeg 2.1.2, resulting in heap buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9580 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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 (10)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94822Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9580Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/cadff5fb6e73398de26a92e96d3d7cac893af255Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/871Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94822Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9580Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/szukw000/openjpeg/commit/cadff5fb6e73398de26a92e96d3d7cac893af255Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/871Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9580
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-122
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 1, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-122)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9580 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.