OpenJPEG 2016.1.18 JPEG 2000 Image opj_j2k_update_image_data memory corruption

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenJPEG 2016.1.18. This issue affects the function opj_j2k_update_image_data of the component JPEG 2000 Image Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-1923. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in OpenJPEG 2016.1.18 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects the function opj_j2k_update_image_data of the component JPEG 2000 Image Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the opj_j2k_update_image_data function in OpenJpeg 2016.1.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.

The weakness was released 01/27/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-1923 since 01/18/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/07/2018).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 95642 (GLSA-201612-26 : OpenJPEG: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 12 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (95642). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-80712. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Image Processing Software

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• OpenJPEG

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• 2016.1.18

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• open-source

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