CVE-2011-4516: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 20 2011(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jpc_cox_getcompparms function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_cs.c in JasPer 1.900.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted numrlvls value in a coding style default (COD) marker segment in a JPEG2000 file.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.5 | 1.900.5 |
| Jasper Reports | =1.900.1 | |
| Oracle Outside In Technology | =8.3.5 | |
| Oracle Outside In Technology | =8.3.7 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Debian | =6.0 | |
| Fedora | =15 | |
| Fedora | =16 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp1 | |
| suse linux enterprise server vmware | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =11-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-December/071458.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-January/071561.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00010.html
- http://osvdb.org/77595
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47353
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21660640
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2371
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887409
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2012-366304.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1807.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1811.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50992
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slackware-security.538606
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1315-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=747726
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-4516
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-4517
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=765663
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=765664
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=765660
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=765661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=765662
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1807.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1811.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.html
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/0d22460816ea58e74a124158fa6cc48efb709a47
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388863
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388864
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4516?
CVE-2011-4516 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4516?
To fix CVE-2011-4516, upgrade to the Jasper package version 1.900.5 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4516?
CVE-2011-4516 affects Jasper version 1.900.1 and various versions of Oracle's Outside In Technology and multiple versions of Ubuntu and Debian.
Who can exploit CVE-2011-4516?
CVE-2011-4516 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted JPEG2000 files.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2011-4516?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-4516 can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.
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