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CVE-2012-0977

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in jp2_x.dll in LuraWave JP2 ActiveX Control 2.1.5.5 and other versions before 2.1.5.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with…

Published Feb 2, 2012luratechCWE-119EPSS 5.11%

Overview

CVE-2012-0977 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting luratech lurawave_jp2_activex_control. It was published on February 2, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in jp2_x.dll in LuraWave JP2 ActiveX Control 2.1.5.5 and other versions before 2.1.5.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG2000 (JP2) file with a crafted Quantization Default (QCD) marker segment.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from luratech. Update lurawave_jp2_activex_control 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.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/78661Refsecunia.com/advisories/47350Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/51744Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72807Refosvdb.org/78661Refsecunia.com/advisories/47350Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/51744Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72807

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0977?

CVE-2012-0977 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting luratech lurawave_jp2_activex_control. It was published on February 2, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-0977?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0977?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from luratech. Update lurawave_jp2_activex_control 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-0977?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-0977 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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