Vulnerability identifier: #VU34977
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5154
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
LEADTOOLS
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: LEAD Technologies, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the JPEG2000 parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted J2K image file can cause an out of bounds write of a null byte in a heap buffer, potentially resulting in code execution. An attack can specially craft a J2K image to trigger this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
LEADTOOLS: 20.0.2019.3.15
External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0945
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.