Heap-based Buffer Overflow in OpenJPEG Used by Google Chrome
CVE-2016-1681

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian
Status
Debian Linux
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Enterprise Linux Server
Enterprise Linux Workstation
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 June 2016

What is CVE-2016-1681?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the opj_j2k_read_SPCod_SPCoc function within j2k.c of OpenJPEG, which is utilized in Google Chrome. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted PDF documents to potentially cause a denial of service or other unrecognized impacts. Users of affected versions of Google Chrome should ensure they are updated to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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