CVE-2017-2812

Description

A code execution vulnerability exists in the kdu_buffered_expand function of the Kakadu SDK 7.9. A specially crafted JPEG 2000 file can be read by the program and can lead to an out of bounds write causing an exploitable condition to arise.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Kakadu Software Kakadu SDK
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100140 vdb entry broken link
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0309 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2812?
CVE-2017-2812 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2812?
To fix CVE-2017-2812, 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-2017-2812 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2812 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2812?
CVE-2017-2812 affects Kakadu Software Kakadu SDK.
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