CVE-2017-2811

Name: CVE-2017-2811
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-24T19:29:02.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A code execution vulnerability exists in the Kakadu SDK 7.9's parsing of compressed JPEG 2000 images. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Kakadu SDK 7.9's parsing of compressed JPEG 2000 images. 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

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kakadusoftware	Kakadu Sdk	7.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0308Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100141Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0308Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2811?

How severe is CVE-2017-2811?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2811?

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Source: NVD / NIST