CVE-2017-12982 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

OpenJPEG version 2.2.0 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by exploiting a specific function. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2017-12982

OpenJPEG version 2.2.0 vulnerability impacting the bmp_read_info_header function.

What is CVE-2017-12982?

The vulnerability in OpenJPEG version 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to exploit a function's inability to reject specific headers, leading to a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-12982

Attackers can cause a denial of service by triggering a memory allocation failure in the opj_image_create function.
The vulnerability is connected to the opj_aligned_alloc_n function in opj_malloc.c.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-12982

OpenJPEG version 2.2.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The bmp_read_info_header function in OpenJPEG 2.2.0 does not reject headers with a zero biBitCount, enabling a denial of service attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit the function's inability to reject headers with a zero biBitCount, causing a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-12982 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor.
Monitor vendor advisories for any security alerts.
Implement network security measures to detect and block potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems to the latest versions.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users and IT staff on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Check for patches or updates from OpenJPEG to address the vulnerability.