CVE-2018-5785: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 19 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0, there is an integer overflow caused by an out-of-bounds left shift in the opj_j2k_setup_encoder function (openjp2/j2k.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file. Reference: <a href="https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1057">https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1057</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/openjpeg2 | <=2.1.2-1.1<=2.3.0-1 | 2.3.0-2 2.1.2-1.1+deb9u3 |
| Uclouvain Openjpeg | =2.3.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| debian/openjpeg2 | 2.4.0-3 2.5.0-2 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1057
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5785
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5785
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1537758#c2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17480
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-14423
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18088
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6616
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=888533
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4109-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4405
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5785
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1537761
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1537762
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1537759
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1537760
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:4251
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1537758
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/ca16fe55014c57090dd97369256c7657aeb25975
- https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/33a0e66eb129c4e91b555a6b8dd9eab512fbfeb8
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5785
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5785
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5785?
The severity of CVE-2018-5785 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
What is the affected software of CVE-2018-5785?
The affected software of CVE-2018-5785 includes OpenJPEG 2.3.0 and OpenJPEG 2.3.0-2.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-5785?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2018-5785 by leveraging the integer overflow vulnerability in the opj_j2k_setup_encoder function to cause a denial of service using a crafted bmp file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-5785?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2018-5785. It is recommended to update to OpenJPEG version 2.3.1 or higher.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2018-5785?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2018-5785 is CWE-190, which is the integer overflow vulnerability.
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