SB2017072715 - Buffer overflow in libjpeg-turbo
Published: July 27, 2017 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017072715
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9614)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The fill_input_buffer function in jdatasrc.c in libjpeg-turbo 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted jpg file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.