CVE catalog
CVE-2016-10087
libpng1.6: CVE-2016-10087
- Severity
- High · CVSS 7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 5.13% · Oct 25, 2026
The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference vectors involving loading a text chunk into a png structure, removing the text, and then adding another text chunk to the structure.
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | libpng1.6 | sid | 1.6.59-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | forky | 1.6.59-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | trixie | 1.6.48-1+deb13u5 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | trixie-security | 1.6.48-1+deb13u6 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | bookworm | 1.6.39-2+deb12u5 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | bookworm-security | 1.6.39-2+deb12u6 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.49-4ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.49-5ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.51-0ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm4 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.49-4ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.49-5ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.51-0ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | 18.04 | 1.6.34-1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | 18.04 | 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise desktop 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise desktop 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server for raspberry pi 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | fixed |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | sid | 1.6.27-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [849799] |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | forky | 1.6.27-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [849799] |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | trixie | 1.6.27-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [849799] |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | bookworm | 1.6.27-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | [849799] |
| Ubuntu | libpng | deb | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 | Not reported | UBUNTU-CVE-2016-10087 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng | deb | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | Not reported | UBUNTU-CVE-2016-10087 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | deb | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm4 | Not reported | UBUNTU-CVE-2016-10087 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng | deb | 14.04 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 | Not reported | USN-3712-1 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng | deb | 16.04 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | Not reported | USN-3712-1 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | deb | 18.04 | 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | Not reported | USN-3712-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise desktop 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise desktop 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server for raspberry pi 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-14.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1 | Not reported |
OpenFactory catalog packages
Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [libpng16-16]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (4)
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
- [libpng-dev]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (4)
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
- [libpng-tools]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (4)
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
[Debian 13 (Trixie)]
- [libpng16-16t64]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (5)
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixie-security · Historical versionFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u6· amd64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
- [libpng-dev]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (5)
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixie-security · Historical versionFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u6· amd64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
- [libpng-tools]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (5)
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixie-security · Historical versionFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u6· amd64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.27-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
Observed:
References
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/suse-su-2017_0853-1.json]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2016-10087]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2017:0853-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/UBUNTU-CVE-2016-10087]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/USN-3712-1]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-10087]
- [https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2016/cve-2016-10087.json]
- [https://wid.cert-bund.de/.well-known/csaf/white/2017/wid-sec-w-2026-2061.json]
[CERT-Bund public advisories] · [Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]