OpenJPEG 2016.1.18 JPEG 2000 Image opj_tgt_reset memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenJPEG 2016.1.18. Impacted is the function opj_tgt_reset of the component JPEG 2000 Image Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-1924. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenJPEG 2016.1.18 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function opj_tgt_reset of the component JPEG 2000 Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The opj_tgt_reset 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 disclosed 01/27/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1924 since 01/18/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175836 (Debian Security Update for openjpeg2 (DSA 3665-1)).

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). The entries VDB-77567, VDB-80711, VDB-91810 and VDB-91833 are pretty similar. 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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Nessus ID: 95642
Nessus Name: GLSA-201612-26 : OpenJPEG: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 703665
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3665-1 (openjpeg2 - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 704
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-1924 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80712

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2016 10:20
Updated: 07/06/2022 14:10
Changes: 01/28/2016 10:20 (49), 07/07/2018 10:20 (26), 07/06/2022 14:10 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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