cve/2016/CVE-2016-1923.md

### [CVE-2016-1923](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-1923)
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### Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the opj_j2k_update_image_data function in OpenJpeg 2016.1.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/4
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.