CVE-2012-0977

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.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 12.20% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51744 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72807 vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/78661 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/47350 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0977?
CVE-2012-0977 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0977?
To fix CVE-2012-0977, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0977 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0977 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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