CVE-2008-3522 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflow in JasPer library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted image files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-3522?
CVE-2008-3522 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Jasper Project Jasper, published on 2 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the jas_stream_printf function in libjasper/base/jas_stream.c in JasPer 1.900.1 might allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to the mif_hdr_put function and use of vsprintf.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3522?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Jasper Project Jasper, Redhat Enterprise Virtualization.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3522?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-3522 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3522 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Jasper Project Jasper
Sources
Also known as CVE-2008-3517, DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3522, GHSA-gx7j-m7w9-jmf5.