Vulnerability Description
The jpc_crg_getparms function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_cs.c in JasPer 1.900.1 uses an incorrect data type during a certain size calculation, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption), via a crafted component registration (CRG) marker segment in a JPEG2000 file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Project | Jasper | 1.900.1 |
| Oracle | Outside In Technology | 8.3.5 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 6.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 15 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-December/071458.hMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-January/071561.htMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00010.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/77596Broken Link
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47193Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47306Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47353Not Applicable
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21660640Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2371Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887409Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2012-366304.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1807.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1811.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50992Broken LinkVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4517?
CVE-2011-4517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The jpc_crg_getparms function in libjasper/jpc/jpc_cs.c in JasPer 1.900.1 uses an incorrect data type during a certain size calculation, which allows remote attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer ov...
How severe is CVE-2011-4517?
CVE-2011-4517 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jasper Project Jasper, Oracle Outside In Technology, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.