Gentoo: GLSA-201206-06: OpenJPEG: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Summary
An error in jp2.c of OpenJPEG could allow an out-of-bounds write error.
Resolution
All OpenJPEG users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/openjpeg-1.5.0"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-1499 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-1499
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201206-06
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Synopsis
A vulnerability in OpenJPEG could result in execution of arbitrary code.
Background
OpenJPEG is an open-source JPEG 2000 library.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-libs/openjpeg < 1.5.0 >= 1.5.0
Impact
===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted JPEG file, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.