SB2016092144 - Out-of-bounds read in Debian Linux

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SB2016092144 - Out-of-bounds read in Debian Linux

Published: September 21, 2016 Updated: August 4, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016092144
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7163)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Integer overflow in the opj_pi_create_decode function in pi.c in OpenJPEG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JP2 file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References