CVE-2017-14040
First published: Wed Aug 30 2017(Updated: )
An invalid write access was discovered in bin/jp2/convert.c in OpenJPEG 2.2.0, triggering a crash in the tgatoimage function. The vulnerability may lead to remote denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJPEG | =2.2.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
Remedy
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/28/openjpeg-invalid-memory-write-in-tgatoimage-convert-c/
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4013
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100553
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/28/openjpeg-invalid-memory-write-in-tgatoimage-convert-c/
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/2cd30c2b06ce332dede81cccad8b334cde997281
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/995
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14040?
CVE-2017-14040 has a high severity rating as it can lead to remote denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14040?
To fix CVE-2017-14040, upgrade OpenJPEG to version 2.3.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14040?
CVE-2017-14040 affects OpenJPEG version 2.2.0 and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
Can CVE-2017-14040 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14040 can be exploited remotely, potentially causing a denial of service.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-14040?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-14040 include crashing the application that uses OpenJPEG and possibly other unspecified consequences.
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