CVE-2017-2811

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.56%

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CVE-2017-2811 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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

CVSS 3.0
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KakadusoftwareKakadu Sdk7.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2811?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-2811?
CVE-2017-2811 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2811?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST