Red Hat Enterprise Linux up to 7.0 jpc_qmfb.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Red Hat Enterprise Linux up to 7.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file jpc_qmfb.c. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-8158. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Enterprise Linux up to 7.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file jpc_qmfb.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in jpc_qmfb.c in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.

The weakness was published 01/26/2015 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at ocert.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-8158 since 10/10/2014. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/11/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80969 (CentOS 6 / 7 : jasper (CESA-2015:0074)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350223 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for jasper: ALAS-2015-479).

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 databases at X-Force (100202), Tenable (80969), SecurityFocus (BID 72293†), Secunia (SA61747†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48385†). Similar entries are available at VDB-73759 and VDB-73140. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 80969
Nessus Name: CentOS 6 / 7 : jasper (CESA-2015:0074)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: ALAS-2015-479
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: RHSA-2015:0074
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8158 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8158
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73760

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X-Force: 100202
SecurityFocus: 72293 - JasPer 'jpc_qmfb.c' Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 61747 - Red Hat update for jasper, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48385 - JasPer 1.900.1 and Earlier Remote DoS or Code Execution via a Crafted JPEG 2000 Image, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/11/2022 18:26
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (67), 06/19/2017 08:14 (10), 04/11/2022 18:12 (3), 04/11/2022 18:19 (1), 04/11/2022 18:26 (2)
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