CVE-2020-27828: Input Validation

Published Dec 7, 2020
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow to out of bounds write in the jpc encoder's cpcreate() routine when resolution levels are greater than max.

Reference: https://github.com/jasper-software/jasper/issues/252

Upstream patch: https://github.com/jasper-software/jasper/pull/253

Other sources

There's a flaw in jasper's jpc encoder in versions prior to 2.0.23. Crafted input provided to jasper by an attacker could cause an arbitrary out-of-bounds write. This could potentially affect data confidentiality, integrity, or application availability.

MITRE

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/jasper<2.0.23
2.0.23
Jasper Project Jasper<2.0.23
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in jasper's jpc encoder?

The vulnerability ID for this flaw in jasper's jpc encoder is CVE-2020-27828.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27828?

CVE-2020-27828 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted input to jasper's jpc encoder, causing an arbitrary out-of-bounds write.

4

Which versions of jasper are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions of jasper prior to 2.0.23 are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability in jasper's jpc encoder?

To fix this vulnerability, upgrade jasper to version 2.0.23 or later.

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