CVE-2016-6238

Description

The write_ujpg function in lepton/jpgcoder.cc in Dropbox lepton 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted jpeg file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/dropbox/lepton/issues/26 issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/6 mailing list third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6238?
CVE-2016-6238 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6238?
To fix CVE-2016-6238, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6238 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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