CVE-2015-8871: Use After Free
Published Sep 21, 2016
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in the opjj2kwritemco function in j2k.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Google Android
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
uclouvain openjpeg<=2.1.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Jun 5, 2017
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8871?
CVE-2015-8871 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by remote attackers.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2015-8871?
CVE-2015-8871 affects OpenJPEG versions up to 2.1.0, Google Android, and Debian Linux 8.0.
3
How do I fix CVE-2015-8871?
To fix CVE-2015-8871, update OpenJPEG to version 2.1.1 or later and ensure your affected software is patched.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8871?
CVE-2015-8871 is a use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit the flaw.
5
What might be the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-8871?
Exploiting CVE-2015-8871 could lead to arbitrary code execution or cause instability in the affected application.