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Ubuntu: Security Advisory for openjpeg2 (USN-4497-1)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'openjpeg2' package(s) announced via the USN-4497-1 advisory.
Insight
Insight
It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain image files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-9112) It was discovered that OpenJPEG did not properly handle certain input. If OpenJPEG were supplied with specially crafted input, it could be made to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-20847, CVE-2018-21010, CVE-2020-6851, CVE-2020-8112, CVE-2020-15389) It was discovered that OpenJPEG incorrectly handled certain BMP files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2019-12973)
Affected Software
Affected Software
'openjpeg2' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04 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).