OpenJPEG 2.3.0 lib/openmj2/t2.c t2_encode_packet out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in OpenJPEG 2.3.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function t2_encode_packet in the library lib/openmj2/t2.c. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-16376. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0 (Image Processing Software). This affects the function t2_encode_packet in the library lib/openmj2/t2.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in OpenJPEG 2.3.0. A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in the function t2_encode_packet in lib/openmj2/t2.c. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

The bug was discovered 07/26/2018. The weakness was shared 09/03/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-16376 since 09/02/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 38 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105262†). The entry VDB-123518 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for 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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Timelineinfo

07/26/2018 🔍
09/02/2018 +37 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1127
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-16376 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16376
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123519
SecurityFocus: 105262 - OpenJPEG CVE-2018-16376 Remote Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2018 14:08
Updated: 05/06/2023 15:18
Changes: 09/03/2018 14:08 (60), 03/20/2020 08:58 (3), 05/06/2023 15:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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