CVE-2016-10506 describes division-by-zero vulnerabilities in OpenJPEG versions prior to 2.2.0, specifically within the opj_pi_next_cprl, opj_pi_next_pcrl, and opj_pi_next_rpcl functions in pi.c. These flaws allow remote attackers to trigger an application crash, leading to a denial of service, through the submission of specially crafted j2k files. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating it can be exploited over a network with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) to achieve a high impact on availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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