SB2016012722 - Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenJPEG

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1923)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the opj_j2k_update_image_data function in OpenJpeg 2016.1.18. A remote attacker can use a crafted JPEG 2000 image. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/4
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/18/7
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-26
• https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html