Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for libjpeg-turbo

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU54089

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17541

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the in the "transform" component in Libjpeg-turb. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JPEG image, pass it to the affected aplication, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64: 8.0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64: 8.0

libjpeg-turbo (Red Hat package): before 1.5.3-12.el8

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:4288

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.