OpenJPEG 2.1.2 convert_32s_C1P1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenJPEG 2.1.2. Affected is the function convert_32s_C1P1. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-9581. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenJPEG 2.1.2 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function convert_32s_C1P1. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An infinite loop vulnerability in tiftoimage that results in heap buffer overflow in convert_32s_C1P1 was found in openjpeg 2.1.2.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2016. The weakness was presented 08/01/2018 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-9581 since 11/22/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 17 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96211 (Fedora 25 : mingw-openjpeg2 (2016-89ee54c661)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276317 (Fedora Security Update for openjpeg2 (FEDORA-2016-c404a59411)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96211) and SecurityFocus (BID 94822†). See VDB-122469, VDB-122470, VDB-122472 and VDB-137869 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 96211
Nessus Name: Fedora 25 : mingw-openjpeg2 (2016-89ee54c661)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for openjpeg2 FEDORA-2016-c404a59411
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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11/22/2016 🔍
12/09/2016 +16 days 🔍
12/15/2016 +6 days 🔍
12/31/2016 +16 days 🔍
01/03/2017 +2 days 🔍
08/01/2018 +574 days 🔍
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08/02/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2023 +1731 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2016-89ee54c661
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9581 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9581
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122473
SecurityFocus: 94822 - OpenJPEG Multiple Remote Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2018 07:31
Updated: 04/29/2023 09:00
Changes: 08/02/2018 07:31 (75), 03/12/2020 11:36 (4), 04/29/2023 08:53 (5), 04/29/2023 08:56 (12), 04/29/2023 09:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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