CVE-2016-5637

8.8 HIGH
Published: July 15, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123799
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91726
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123799
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91726
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.9%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

libbpg_project