CVE-2016-1645: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Mar 13 2016(Updated: )
Multiple integer signedness errors in the opj_j2k_update_image_data function in j2k.c in OpenJPEG, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect cast and out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JPEG 2000 data.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <=49.0.2623.75 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| opensuse suse linux enterprise server | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update_8.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00066.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00067.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00073.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3513
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84224
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035259
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-197/
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=587227
- https://pdfium.googlesource.com/pdfium/+/c145aeb2bf13ac408fc3e8233acca43d4251bbdc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1645?
CVE-2016-1645 has been classified with a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1645?
To fix CVE-2016-1645, upgrade Google Chrome to version 49.0.2623.87 or later, or update your affected OpenSUSE or Debian systems.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1645?
CVE-2016-1645 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 49.0.2623.87, as well as certain versions of Debian and OpenSUSE.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-1645 exploit?
CVE-2016-1645 exploits multiple integer signedness errors, leading to out-of-bounds writes.
Can CVE-2016-1645 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1645 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service.
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