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CVE-2009-5030

6.8 · MEDIUM

The tcd_free_encode function in tcd.c in OpenJPEG 1.3 through 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted tile infor…

Published Jul 18, 2012uclouvainCWE-119EPSS 4.06%

Overview

CVE-2009-5030 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting uclouvain openjpeg. It was published on July 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The tcd_free_encode function in tcd.c in OpenJPEG 1.3 through 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted tile information in a Gray16 TIFF image, which causes insufficient memory to be allocated and leads to an "invalid free."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from uclouvain. Update openjpeg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5030?

CVE-2009-5030 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting uclouvain openjpeg. It was published on July 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-5030?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-5030?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from uclouvain. Update openjpeg to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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