8.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9614: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jul 27 2017(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** The fill_input_buffer function in jdatasrc.c in libjpeg-turbo 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted jpg file. NOTE: Maintainer asserts the issue is due to a bug in downstream code caused by misuse of the libjpeg API.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libjpeg-turbo=1.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9614?

    CVE-2017-9614 has been categorized as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9614?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-9614, upgrade to a newer version of libjpeg-turbo that addresses this specific vulnerability.

  • What versions of libjpeg-turbo are affected by CVE-2017-9614?

    CVE-2017-9614 specifically affects libjpeg-turbo version 1.5.1.

  • Can CVE-2017-9614 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-9614 can be exploited remotely through crafted JPG files.

  • What type of impact can CVE-2017-9614 have?

    CVE-2017-9614 can result in an invalid memory access, potentially causing an application crash.

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