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CVE-2016-9116: NULL Pointer Access in function imagetopnm of convert.c:2226(jp2) in OpenJPEG 2.1.2.

NULL Pointer Access in function imagetopnm of convert.c:2226(jp2) in OpenJPEG 2.1.2. Impact is Denial of Service. Someone must open a crafted j2k file.

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CVE-2016-9116 is a crash vulnerability in OpenJPEG 2.1.2. A crafted J2K file can trigger a NULL pointer access when processed, causing denial of service. The provided sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where OpenJPEG 2.1.2 or dependent image-processing workflows handle untrusted JPEG 2000 files, including file upload, conversion, thumbnailing, document processing, or analyst workstations. Treat this as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize environments that automatically process untrusted image files, because a crash in those workflows can disrupt services or analyst tooling. Mitigation focus: Identify systems and applications using OpenJPEG 2.1.2.; Check OpenJPEG, OS, and distribution advisories for fixed package guidance.; Limit processing of untrusted J2K/JP2 files until patched..

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