Description
convert.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors involving the variable s.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.2-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.2-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.2-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | openjpeg2 | 2.1.2-1.1+deb9u2build0.1 | — |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | openjpeg | 1:1.5.2-3.1ubuntu0.1~esm2 | USN-5664-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP2 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.0-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:3270-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.0-3.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:3270-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP1 | openjpeg | 1.5.2-6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2017:2568-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 SP1 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.0-6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2017:2567-1 |
| SUSE Package Hub 12 | openjpeg2 | 2.1.0-6.1 | openSUSE-SU-2017:2567-1 |
Advisories 4
- USN-5664-1 openjpeg vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2017:2568-1 Recommended update for openjpeg SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:3270-1 Security update for openjpeg2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2017:2567-1 Security update for openjpeg2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- GLSA-201612-26 vendor-advisory
- 93040 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20160918 CVE request - openjpeg null ptr dereference mailing-list
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/843
- openSUSE-SU-2016:2424 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/blob/openjpeg-2.1/CHANGELOG.md
- [oss-security] 20160918 Re: CVE request - openjpeg null ptr dereference mailing-list