CVE-2013-1447: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 12, 2013
·Updated
OpenJPEG 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or crash) via unspecified vectors related to NULL pointer dereferences, division-by-zero, and other errors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
uclouvain openjpeg<=1.3
Event History
Dec 12, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1447?
CVE-2013-1447 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory consumption or crashes in affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1447?
To fix CVE-2013-1447, upgrade to OpenJPEG version 1.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-1447?
The potential impacts of CVE-2013-1447 include system crashes and memory exhaustion, causing denial of service.
4
Which versions of OpenJPEG are affected by CVE-2013-1447?
CVE-2013-1447 affects OpenJPEG versions 1.3 and earlier.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2013-1447?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2013-1447 through various unspecified vectors that trigger the vulnerability.