CVE-2016-1645: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 13, 2016
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Updated

Multiple integer signedness errors in the opjj2kupdateimagedata 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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google Chrome<=49.0.2623.75
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
openSUSE Suse Linux Enterprise Server=12.0

Event History

Mar 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-1645 exploit?

CVE-2016-1645 exploits multiple integer signedness errors, leading to out-of-bounds writes.

5

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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