Heap-based buffer overflow in jasper (Alpine package)

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33265

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8138

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier. A remote attacker can use a crafted JPEG 2000 file. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

jasper (Alpine package): 1.900.1-r9

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:alpine:jasper_alpine_package:1.900.1-r9:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:

External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=5cb610fc7996f6d7ddcdffd54f62c2adc184be7a
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=5be72100f21a1d3f7c9a3a7558626576569f940d
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=68679302c569f26d03961e430d51f27f36bb6c06
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ac8cb8e37984452210ebb3a8adc047f5df5d31bc
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=b55f9424e2bdcaa678619a0eaf00343419d5cd16

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.