medium
6.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-4517: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 15 2011(Updated: )

The jpc_crg_getparms function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_cs.c in JasPer 1.900.1 uses an incorrect data type during a certain size calculation, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption), via a crafted component registration (CRG) marker segment in a JPEG2000 file.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jasper Reports=1.900.1
Oracle Outside In Technology=8.3.5
Oracle Outside In Technology=8.3.7
Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Ubuntu Linux=10.10
Ubuntu Linux=11.04
Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Debian=6.0
Fedora=15
Fedora=16
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11-sp1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-4517?

    CVE-2011-4517 has a critical severity level due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-4517?

    To remediate CVE-2011-4517, upgrade to a patched version of Jasper or any affected software that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4517?

    CVE-2011-4517 affects Jasper 1.900.1, Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.3.5 and 8.3.7, and several versions of Ubuntu and Debian operating systems.

  • What issues can arise from CVE-2011-4517?

    CVE-2011-4517 can lead to heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2011-4517 under active exploitation?

    There is no current information indicating active exploitation of CVE-2011-4517, but organizations are advised to apply patches promptly.

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