CVE-2014-8157
HighSummary
An off-by-one error in the jpc_dec_process_sot function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 image, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to attacks that lead to system crashes or unauthorized code execution, potentially resulting in data loss or system takeover.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of JasPer to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for suspicious activity related to JPEG 2000 image processing.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Off-by-one error in the jpc_dec_process_sot function in JasPer 1.900.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 image, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.