CVE-2016-5157: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 11, 2016
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the opjdwtinterleavev function in dwt.c in OpenJPEG, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted coordinate values in JPEG 2000 data.

Affected Software

5 affected components
openSUSE Leap=42.1
Google Chrome<=52.0.2743.116
Fedoraproject Fedora=23
Fedoraproject Fedora=24
Fedoraproject Fedora=25

Event History

Sep 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5157?

CVE-2016-5157 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5157?

To fix CVE-2016-5157, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later for Windows and OS X and version 53.0.2785.92 or later for Linux.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-5157?

CVE-2016-5157 affects OpenJPEG used within Google Chrome versions prior to 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and prior to 53.0.2785.92 on Linux.

4

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2016-5157?

CVE-2016-5157 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted JPEG 2000 data that contains malicious coordinate values.

5

Is CVE-2016-5157 specific to certain operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2016-5157 specifically impacts systems running on Windows, OS X, and Linux.

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