OpenJPEG 2.3.0 jp2/convert.c imagetopnm null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0. This affects the function imagetopnm of the file jp2/convert.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-18088. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenJPEG 2.3.0 (Image Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function imagetopnm of the file jp2/convert.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

OpenJPEG 2.3.0 has a NULL pointer dereference for "red" in the imagetopnm function of jp2/convert.c

The bug was discovered 10/09/2018. The weakness was published 10/09/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-18088 since 10/09/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, 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 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (119052). Similar entries are available at VDB-110369, VDB-112263, VDB-112829 and VDB-121978. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 119052
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1579-1 : openjpeg2 security update
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1152
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-18088 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125160
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2018 13:14
Updated: 05/23/2023 19:16
Changes: 10/10/2018 13:14 (71), 04/01/2020 11:19 (3), 05/23/2023 19:09 (4), 05/23/2023 19:16 (1)
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