Jasper 2.0.14 libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c jp2_decode null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Jasper 2.0.14. This vulnerability affects the function jp2_decode of the file libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-19542. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Jasper 2.0.14 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects the function jp2_decode of the file libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in JasPer 2.0.14. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function jp2_decode in libjasper/jp2/jp2_dec.c, leading to a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 07/13/2018. The weakness was presented 11/26/2018 by Agostino Sarubbo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-19542 since 11/25/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 135 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 120961 (Debian DLA-1628-2 : jasper regression 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 176706 (Debian Security Update for jasper (DLA 1628-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 5 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (120961) and SecurityFocus (BID 94379†). See VDB-98459, VDB-126378, VDB-126633 and VDB-127105 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 120961
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1628-2 : jasper regression update
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11/25/2018 +135 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 182
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-19542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-19542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127108
SecurityFocus: 94379 - JasPer CVE-2016-9396 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/26/2018 09:56
Updated: 06/11/2023 13:22
Changes: 11/26/2018 09:56 (74), 04/14/2020 18:12 (6), 06/11/2023 13:17 (4), 06/11/2023 13:22 (1)
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