CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17479: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 08 2017(Updated: )

In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, a stack-based buffer overflow was discovered in the pgxtoimage function in jpwl/convert.c. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service or possibly remote code execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Uclouvain Openjpeg=2.3.0
debian/openjpeg2<=2.4.0-3<=2.5.0-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17479?

    The severity of CVE-2017-17479 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • How does CVE-2017-17479 affect OpenJPEG?

    CVE-2017-17479 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenJPEG 2.3.0, which can lead to remote denial of service or remote code execution.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17479?

    The affected software versions include OpenJPEG 2.3.0, 2.4.0, and 2.5.0.

  • Are there any remedies available for CVE-2017-17479?

    There are currently no known remedies available for CVE-2017-17479.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17479?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-17479 at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1044), [Debian Security Tracker](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17479), [MITRE CVE](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17479)

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