CVE-2012-0977 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG2000 file exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in the LuraWave JP2 ActiveX Control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0977?
CVE-2012-0977 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0977?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Luratech Lurawave Jp2 Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0977 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7ppg-m8wv-4c2q.