CVE-2017-17480: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 8, 2017
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Updated

In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, a stack-based buffer overflow was discovered in the pgxtovolume function in jp3d/convert.c. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service or possibly remote code execution.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
uclouvain openjpeg=2.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/openjpeg2
2.4.0-32.4.0-3+deb11u32.5.0-2+deb12u32.5.3-2.1~deb13u22.5.4-1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjpeg2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.0-3Fixed in 2.4.0-3+deb11u3Fixed in 2.5.0-2+deb12u3Fixed in 2.5.3-2.1~deb13u2Fixed in 2.5.4-1.1

Event History

Dec 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 18, 2017
Data Sourced
09:36 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:34 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17480?

The severity of CVE-2017-17480 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2017-17480 affect OpenJPEG?

CVE-2017-17480 affects OpenJPEG version 2.3.0.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2017-17480?

CVE-2017-17480 may lead to remote denial of service or possibly remote code execution.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-17480?

You can fix CVE-2017-17480 by updating OpenJPEG to version 2.3.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17480?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-17480 at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1044), [Debian LTS](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00018.html), [Ubuntu Security Notices](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4109-1/).

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