CVE-2013-6045 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflows in the OpenJPEG library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2013-6045?

CVE-2013-6045 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Uclouvain Openjpeg, published on 12 Dec 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in OpenJPEG 1.3 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6045?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Uclouvain Openjpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6045?

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-2013-6045 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6045 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Uclouvain Openjpeg vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9mx7-7pm8-8px9.

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