Stack-based Buffer Overflow in OpenJPEG 2.3.0 by UCLouvain
CVE-2017-17479

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Uclouvain

Status
Openjpeg
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-17479?

In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, a stack-based buffer overflow is present in the pgxtoimage function within the jpwl/convert.c file. This flaw allows for an out-of-bounds write, which could result in denial of service or potentially facilitate remote code execution under certain circumstances. This vulnerability underscores the importance of vigilant coding practices and timely software updates.

References

https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1044
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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