CVE-2014-8138: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 24 2014(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| Jasper Reports | =1.900.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0539.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00017.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129660/JasPer-1.900.1-Double-Free-Heap-Overflow.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2021.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1713.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62311
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62619
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3106
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:012
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:159
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71746
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033459
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slackware-security.538606
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2483-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2483-2
- https://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-012.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8138?
To fix CVE-2014-8138, upgrade JasPer to version 1.900.2 or later.
What causes the buffer overflow in CVE-2014-8138?
The buffer overflow in CVE-2014-8138 is caused by improper handling of crafted JPEG 2000 files in the jp2_decode function.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 affects JasPer versions up to 1.900.1 and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and 7.0.
What types of attacks can CVE-2014-8138 enable?
CVE-2014-8138 can enable denial of service attacks or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
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