Vulnerability identifier: #VU22854

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-2201

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libjpeg-turbo
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: The libjpeg-turbo Project

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in tjbench.c when handling JPEG images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JPEG image, pass it to the affected application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libjpeg-turbo: 0.0.90 - 2.0.2

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External links
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Y4QPASQPZO644STRFTLOD35RIRGWWRNI/
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-11-01
http://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1156402
http://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/361
http://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/388

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.