SB2019121605 - Remote code execution in Kakadu Software SDK
Published: December 16, 2019 Updated: January 30, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019121605
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
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) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5144)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in the "derive_taps_and_gains" function in "kdu_v7ar.dll". A remote attacker can send a specially crafted jp2 file, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.