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Ubuntu Update for openjpeg2 USN-4109-1

Information

Severity

Severity

High

Family

Family

Ubuntu Local Security Checks

CVSSv2 Base

CVSSv2 Base

7.5

CVSSv2 Vector

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Solution Type

Solution Type

Vendor Patch

Created

Created

4 years ago

Modified

Modified

4 years ago

Summary

The remote host is missing an update for the 'openjpeg2' package(s) announced via the USN-4109-1 advisory.

Insight

Insight

It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain PGX files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly remote code execution. (CVE-2017-17480) It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-14423) It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain PNM files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-18088) It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain BMP files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-5785, CVE-2018-6616)

Affected Software

Affected Software

'openjpeg2' package(s) on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

Detection Method

Detection Method

Checks if a vulnerable package version is present on the target host.

Solution

Solution

Please install the updated package(s).

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)