CVE-2014-9029: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 25 2014(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was reported in JasPer's jpc_dec_cp_setfromcox() and jpc_dec_cp_setfromrgn() functions. Processing a specially-crafted image with an application that uses JasPer could cause the application to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code. Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank oCERT for reporting these issues. oCERT acknowledges Jose Duart of the Google Security Team as the original reporter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jasper | <1.900.2 | 1.900.2 |
| Jasper Reports | <=1.900.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0514.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129393/JasPer-1.900.1-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2021.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62828
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3089
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:247
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:159
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-009.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/04/9
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534153/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71476
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slackware-security.538606
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2434-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2434-2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1167537
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99125
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=961994&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=961994&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1170652
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1170655
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1170650
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1170654
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2021.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.html
- https://github.com/mdadams/jasper/commit/5dbe57e4808bea4b83a97e2f4aaf8c91ab6fdecb
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9029?
CVE-2014-9029 has a high severity due to its potential to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9029?
To fix CVE-2014-9029, update the JasPer library to version 1.900.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2014-9029?
CVE-2014-9029 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the jpc_dec_cp_setfromcox() and jpc_dec_cp_setfromrgn() functions of the JasPer library.
Which versions of JasPer are affected by CVE-2014-9029?
Versions of JasPer prior to 1.900.2 are affected by CVE-2014-9029.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-9029?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-9029 include application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code.
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