OpenJPEG 2.3.0 jp3d/convert.c pgxtovolume out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is the function pgxtovolume of the file jp3d/convert.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-17480. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects the function pgxtovolume of the file jp3d/convert.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, a stack-based buffer overflow was discovered in the pgxtovolume function in jp3d/convert.c. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service or possibly remote code execution.

The bug was discovered 12/08/2017. The weakness was shared 12/08/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-17480 since 12/08/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119052 (Debian DLA-1579-1 : openjpeg2 security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176631 (Debian Security Update for openjpeg2 (DSA 4405-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (119052). The entries VDB-110368, VDB-112263, VDB-112829 and VDB-121978 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 119052
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1579-1 : openjpeg2 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 60070
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for openjpeg2 openSUSE-SU-2018:1381-1 (openjpeg2)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1044
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-17480 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110369
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2017 11:43
Updated: 01/17/2023 10:28
Changes: 12/09/2017 11:43 (64), 12/13/2019 08:12 (11), 01/17/2023 10:22 (4), 01/17/2023 10:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:83F:103

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