SB2017061614 - Improper Initialization in jasper (Alpine package) 



SB2017061614 - Improper Initialization in jasper (Alpine package)

Published: June 16, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017061614
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) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8367)

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

The phase_one_correct function in Libraw before 0.17.1 allows attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code, related to memory object initialization.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.