CVE-2016-10169
CVE-2016-10169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wavpack Project Wavpack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Wavpack Project Wavpack
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The read_code function in read_words.c in Wavpack before 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WV file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10169?
- The read_code function in read_words.c in Wavpack before 5.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WV file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10169?
- CVE-2016-10169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-10169 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10169?
- CVE-2016-10169 affects Wavpack Project Wavpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10169?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-10169 published?
- CVE-2016-10169 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95883
- https://github.com/dbry/WavPack/commit/4bc05fc490b66ef2d45b1de26abf1455b486b0dc
- https://sourceforge.net/p/wavpack/mailman/message/35557889/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3568-1/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wavpack_project:wavpack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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