Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Jasper Project | Jasper | 1.900.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0539.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-01/msg00017.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129660/JasPer-1.900.1-Double-Free-Heap-Over
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2021.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1713.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62311
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62619
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3106
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:012
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:159
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2...
How severe is CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Jasper Project Jasper.