OpenJPEG 2.3.0 BMP File openjp2/t1.c opj_t1_encode_cblks integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function opj_t1_encode_cblks of the file openjp2/t1.c of the component BMP File Handler. This manipulation causes integer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-5727. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function opj_t1_encode_cblks of the file openjp2/t1.c of the component BMP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, there is an integer overflow vulnerability in the opj_t1_encode_cblks function (openjp2/t1.c). Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file.

The bug was discovered 01/13/2018. The weakness was disclosed 01/16/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-5727 since 01/16/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111404 (FreeBSD : OpenJPEG -- multiple vulnerabilities (11dc3890-0e64-11e8-99b0-d017c2987f9a)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 7 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (111404). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 111404
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : OpenJPEG -- multiple vulnerabilities (11dc3890-0e64-11e8-99b0-d017c2987f9a)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/13/2018 🔍
01/16/2018 +3 days 🔍
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01/17/2018 +1 days 🔍
07/27/2018 +191 days 🔍
07/30/2018 +3 days 🔍
02/02/2023 +1648 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1053
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5727 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5727
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111937

Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2018 08:02
Updated: 02/02/2023 07:29
Changes: 01/17/2018 08:02 (63), 12/23/2019 20:07 (7), 02/02/2023 07:29 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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