SB2016101942 - NULL pointer dereference in openjpeg (Alpine package)



SB2016101942 - NULL pointer dereference in openjpeg (Alpine package)

Published: October 19, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016101942
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7445)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via vectors involving the variable s.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.