CVE-2017-2811 Memory corruption in Kakadu SDK
A specially crafted JPEG 2000 file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in the Kakadu SDK, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2017-2811?
CVE-2017-2811 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Kakadu SDK, published on 24 Apr 2018. 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
A code execution vulnerability exists in the Kakadu SDK 7.9's parsing of compressed JPEG 2000 images. 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2811?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kakadusoftware Kakadu Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2811 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-2017-2811 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2811 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Kakadu SDK
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qj5p-vmvr-x7qq.