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CVE-2016-9117: NULL Pointer Access in function imagetopnm of convert.c(jp2):1289 in OpenJPEG 2.1.2.

NULL Pointer Access in function imagetopnm of convert.c(jp2):1289 in OpenJPEG 2.1.2. Impact is Denial of Service. Someone must open a crafted j2k file.

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CVE-2016-9117 is a denial-of-service flaw in OpenJPEG 2.1.2. A specially crafted J2K image can trigger a NULL pointer access when the file is opened or converted. The documented impact is application crash, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where OpenJPEG 2.1.2 processes untrusted JP2/J2K files, such as image conversion workflows, upload pipelines, or desktop tooling. The bundle does not identify broader affected versions or downstream products. Treat this as a targeted reliability risk. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or automated image-processing services; handle desktop-only exposure through normal patch management unless business-critical workflows depend on OpenJPEG. Mitigation focus: Check OpenJPEG and operating system vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Upgrade OpenJPEG packages where your vendor provides a corrected release.; Avoid processing untrusted J2K/JP2 files with vulnerable tooling..

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