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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Uclouvain Openjpeg | =2.3.0 | |
| debian/openjpeg2 | <=2.4.0-3<=2.5.0-2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/1160/commits/0bc90e4062a5f9258c91eca018c019b179066c62
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1044
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17479
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17479
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17479
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17479
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17479
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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