CVE-2012-3358

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the j2k_read_sot function in j2k.c in OpenJPEG 1.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) tile number or (2) tile length in a JPEG 2000 image file.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.55% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3358?
CVE-2012-3358 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-3358?
To fix CVE-2012-3358, 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-2012-3358 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-3358 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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