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 se

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10169?

wavpack: upgrade to newer than 5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-10169 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10169 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-10169 affect?

CVE-2016-10169 affects wavpack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-10169?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2016-10169 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting wavpack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2017-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wavpack project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-03-14 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wavpack project wavpack UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wavpack || rpm -q wavpack || wavpack --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wavpack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wavpack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10169?

wavpack: upgrade to newer than 5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10169 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10169 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-10169 affect?

CVE-2016-10169 affects wavpack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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 urgent is CVE-2016-10169?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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