CVE-2014-8138 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted JPEG 2000 files exploiting a heap buffer overflow in JasPer.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2014-8138?
CVE-2014-8138 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Jasper Project Jasper, published on 24 Dec 2014. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8138?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Jasper Project Jasper, Redhat Enterprise Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8138?
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-2014-8138 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8138 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Jasper Project Jasper
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vv3q-8xfg-h2jp, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-8138.