CVE-2016-6238
CVE-2016-6238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lepton Project Lepton 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: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Lepton Project Lepton
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The write_ujpg function in lepton/jpgcoder.cc in Dropbox lepton 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted jpeg file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6238?
- The write_ujpg function in lepton/jpgcoder.cc in Dropbox lepton 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted jpeg file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6238?
- CVE-2016-6238 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-2016-6238 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6238?
- CVE-2016-6238 affects Lepton Project Lepton. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6238?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-6238 published?
- CVE-2016-6238 was published on 2017-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lepton_project:lepton:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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