CVE-2019-5144 Memory corruption in Kakadu Software
A heap underflow in the Kakadu Software SDK allows remote code execution via a specially crafted JP2 file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-5144?
CVE-2019-5144 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Kakadu Software, published on 12 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An exploitable heap underflow vulnerability exists in the derive_taps_and_gains function in kdu_v7ar.dll of Kakadu Software SDK 7.10.2. A specially crafted jp2 file can cause a heap overflow, which can result in remote code execution. An attacker could provide a malformed file to the victim to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5144?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kakadusoftware Kakadu Software.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5144?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5144 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-2019-5144 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5144 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7qq-9c39-h27p.