CVE-2016-1923

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    CVE-2016-1923

    Published: 27 Jan 2016Last Modified: 15 Mar 2026

    Summary:

    Details: Heap-based buffer overflow in the opj_j2k_update_image_data function in OpenJpeg 2016.1.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.

    References: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/4, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/7, https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html, https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-26

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    Integrity
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    Availability
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