How severe is CVE-2016-5637?

CVE-2016-5637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5637 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-2016-5637?

CVE-2016-5637 affects Libbpg Project Libbpg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5637?

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-2016-5637 published?

CVE-2016-5637 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5637

CVE-2016-5637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libbpg Project Libbpg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Libbpg Project Libbpg
Published: 2016-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5637?: The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.
How severe is CVE-2016-5637?: CVE-2016-5637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5637 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-2016-5637?: CVE-2016-5637 affects Libbpg Project Libbpg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5637?: 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-2016-5637 published?: CVE-2016-5637 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libbpg_project:libbpg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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