CVE-2018-16375: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 03 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in OpenJPEG 2.3.0. Missing checks for header_info.height and header_info.width in the function pnmtoimage in bin/jpwl/convert.c can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/openjpeg2 | <=2.4.0-3<=2.5.0-2 | |
| OpenJPEG | =2.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105266
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1126
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-16375
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-16375
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-16375
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16375
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-16375
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-16375.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-16375?
The severity level of CVE-2018-16375 is high.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is OpenJPEG version 2.3.0-2+.
What is the remedy for this vulnerability?
The remedy for this vulnerability is to update OpenJPEG to version 2.3.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16375?
More information about CVE-2018-16375 can be found at the following references: [CVE](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-16375), [GitHub issue](https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1126), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16375).
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