Description
A code execution vulnerability exists in the kdu_buffered_expand function of the Kakadu SDK 7.9. 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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 7.8/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kakadu Software | Kakadu SDK | 7.9 - OSX & Linux |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100140Broken Link
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0309Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100140Broken Link
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0309Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 24, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified