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CVE-2017-2812: A code execution vulnerability exists in the kdu_buffered_expand function of the Kakadu SDK 7.9.

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.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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This flaw affects Kakadu SDK 7.9 on OS X and Linux. If a vulnerable application reads a malicious JPEG 2000 file, memory corruption can lead to code execution. Business risk is highest where untrusted image files are processed automatically or by staff. Exposure is likely where OS X or Linux applications embed Kakadu SDK 7.9 and process JPEG 2000 files from users, customers, partners, email, web uploads, or archives. The provided sources do not identify downstream affected products. Treat this as a high-priority remediation item for systems handling external images. The risk is code execution through a file format, but urgency depends on whether Kakadu SDK 7.9 is present and reachable by untrusted JPEG 2000 content. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and services using Kakadu SDK 7.9 on OS X or Linux.; Check Kakadu Software and application vendor guidance for fixed SDK or product versions.; Restrict or quarantine untrusted JPEG 2000 files until vulnerable processing paths are remediated..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-2812Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Kakadu SoftwareKakadu SDK7.9 - OSX & LinuxListed
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