CVE-2016-10165

CVE-2016-10165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Littlecms Little Cms Color Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
• CVSS v2: 5.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-125
• Affected product: Littlecms Little Cms Color Engine
• Published: 2017-02-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Type_MLU_Read function in cmstypes.c in Little CMS (aka lcms2) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via an image with a crafted ICC profile, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10165?

The Type_MLU_Read function in cmstypes.c in Little CMS (aka lcms2) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via an image with a crafted ICC profile, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.

How severe is CVE-2016-10165?

CVE-2016-10165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10165?

CVE-2016-10165 primarily affects Littlecms Little Cms Color Engine. In total, 58 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10165?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10165 published?

CVE-2016-10165 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00174.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2079.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2658.html
• http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3774
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/23/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/25/14
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95808
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039596
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2999
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3046
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3264
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3267
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3268
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453
• https://github.com/mm2/Little-CMS/commit/5ca71a7bc18b6897ab21d815d15e218e204581e2
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171019-0001/
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/3770-1/
• https://usn.ubuntu.com/3770-2/

Affected products (58)

• cpe:2.3:a:littlecms:little_cms_color_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_management:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_sra:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_management:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vasa:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_management:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vcenter:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:11.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:11.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:11.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:11.30.5r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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