SB2015092105 - Heap-based buffer overflow in jasper (Alpine package)



SB2015092105 - Heap-based buffer overflow in jasper (Alpine package)

Published: September 21, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015092105
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8157)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Off-by-one error in the jpc_dec_process_sot function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier. A remote attacker can use a crafted JPEG 2000 image 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.