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CVE-2014-9029

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple off-by-one errors in the (1) jpc_dec_cp_setfromcox and (2) jpc_dec_cp_setfromrgn functions in jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v…

Published Dec 8, 2014jasper_projectCWE-189EPSS 18.20%

Overview

CVE-2014-9029 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jasper_project jasper. It was published on December 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple off-by-one errors in the (1) jpc_dec_cp_setfromcox and (2) jpc_dec_cp_setfromrgn functions in jpc/jpc_dec.c in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted jp2 file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jasper_project. Update jasper 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
jasper_projectjasper0Affected

References

Refadvisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0514.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129393/JasPer-1.900.1-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2021.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0698.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/61747Refsecunia.com/advisories/62828Refwww.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3089Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:247Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:159Refwww.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-009.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9029?

CVE-2014-9029 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jasper_project jasper. It was published on December 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9029?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2014-9029?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jasper_project. Update jasper 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-2014-9029?

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