SB2016091513 - Heap-based buffer overflow in jasper (Alpine package) 



SB2016091513 - Heap-based buffer overflow in jasper (Alpine package)

Published: September 15, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016091513
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2090)

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

Off-by-one vulnerability in the fgetwln() function in libbsd before 0.8.2 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.