Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-14164
A size-validation issue was discovered in opj_j2k_write_sot in lib/openjp2/j2k.c in OpenJPEG 2.2.0. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow affecting opj_write_bytes_LE in lib/openjp2/cio.c) or possibly remote code execution. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2017-14152.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-14164
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.36%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 85 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-14164
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-14164
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-14164
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/dcac91b8c72f743bda7dbfa9032356bc8110098a
opj_j2k_write_sot(): fix potential write heap buffer overflow (#991) · uclouvain/openjpeg@dcac91b · GitHubExploit;Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/991
heap-based buffer overflow in opj_write_bytes_LE (cio.c) (unfixed #985) · Issue #991 · uclouvain/openjpeg · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26
OpenJPEG: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201710-26) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100677
OpenJPEG CVE-2017-14164 Incomplete Fix Remote Heap Based Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/09/06/heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-opj_write_bytes_le-cio-c-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2017-14152/
openjpeg: heap-based buffer overflow in opj_write_bytes_LE (cio.c) (INCOMPLETE FIX FOR CVE-2017-14152) | agostino's blogPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2017-14164
- cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*