CVE-2017-14164: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 6, 2017
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Updated

A size-validation issue was discovered in opjj2kwritesot in lib/openjp2/j2k.c in OpenJPEG 2.2.0. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow affecting opjwritebytesLE in lib/openjp2/cio.c) or possibly remote code execution. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2017-14152.

Affected Software

1 affected component
uclouvain openjpeg<2.3.0

Event History

Sep 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14164?

CVE-2017-14164 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity level due to potential remote code execution and denial of service risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14164?

To fix CVE-2017-14164, upgrade OpenJPEG to version 2.3.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-14164 exploit?

CVE-2017-14164 exploits a size-validation issue leading to an out-of-bounds write and heap-based buffer overflow.

4

Which versions of OpenJPEG are affected by CVE-2017-14164?

OpenJPEG versions prior to 2.3.0 are affected by CVE-2017-14164.

5

Can CVE-2017-14164 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-14164 may lead to remote code execution if successfully exploited.

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