OpenJPEG up to 2.1.0 j2k.c opj_j2k_write_mco use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in OpenJPEG up to 2.1.0. This issue affects the function opj_j2k_write_mco of the file j2k.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-8871. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in OpenJPEG up to 2.1.0 (Image Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function opj_j2k_write_mco of the file j2k.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use-after-free vulnerability in the opj_j2k_write_mco function in j2k.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was published 09/21/2016 (Website). The advisory is available at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-8871 since 05/12/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/19/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93420 (Debian DSA-3665-1 : 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 175836 (Debian Security Update for openjpeg2 (DSA 3665-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (93420). Similar entries are available at VDB-77567, VDB-80712 and VDB-91833. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 93420
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3665-1 : openjpeg2 - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 803169
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for mingw-openjpeg2 FEDORA-2016-14d8f9b4ed
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenJPEG 2.1.1
Patch: github.com

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05/12/2016 🔍
09/11/2016 +122 days 🔍
09/12/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/21/2016 +9 days 🔍
09/21/2016 +0 days 🔍
09/22/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/19/2022 +2188 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 940100c28ae28931722290794889cf84a92c5f6f
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8871 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8871
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-91810

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SecurityTracker: 1038623

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2016 09:21
Updated: 09/19/2022 13:32
Changes: 09/22/2016 09:21 (65), 04/22/2019 17:01 (11), 09/19/2022 13:32 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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