#VU63444 Buffer overflow in OpenJPEG - CVE-2016-1924

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63444

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1924

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenJPEG
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: openjpeg.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial-of-service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the opj_tgt_reset function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JPEG 2000 image, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial-of-service attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenJPEG: before 2.1.0

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External links
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3665
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/4
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/7
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-26
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

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Q & A

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.