OpenJPEG up to 2.1.0 JP2 File tcd.c opj_tcd_init_tile divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenJPEG up to 2.1.0. This issue affects the function opj_tcd_init_tile of the file tcd.c of the component JP2 File Handler. This manipulation causes divide by zero. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-4797. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenJPEG up to 2.1.0 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function opj_tcd_init_tile of the file tcd.c of the component JP2 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Divide-by-zero vulnerability in the opj_tcd_init_tile function in tcd.c in OpenJPEG before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted jp2 file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2014-7947.

The bug was discovered 05/12/2016. The weakness was shared 02/03/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-4797 since 05/12/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 67 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92385 (Fedora 23 : mingw-openjpeg2 (2016-14d8f9b4ed)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

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 (92385). The entries VDB-96524 and VDB-96528 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 92385
Nessus Name: Fedora 23 : mingw-openjpeg2 (2016-14d8f9b4ed)
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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 🔍
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07/18/2016 +67 days 🔍
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02/03/2017 +199 days 🔍
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11/11/2022 +2107 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2016-14d8f9b4ed
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4797 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96529
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4797 - OpenJPEG - Divide-by-Zero Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2017 19:49
Updated: 11/11/2022 14:44
Changes: 02/03/2017 19:49 (71), 08/10/2020 21:38 (5), 11/11/2022 14:40 (5), 11/11/2022 14:43 (1), 11/11/2022 14:44 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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