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Openjpeg CVE-2019-12973

MEDIUM
Excessive Iteration (CWE-834)
2019-06-26 cve@mitre.org
Denial Of Service Debian Oracle Database Server Debian Linux Leap Openjpeg Opensuse Outside In Technology Uclouvain
5.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-834
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Excessive iteration
Impact

CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 2.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In OpenJPEG 2.3.1, there is excessive iteration in the opj_t1_encode_cblks function of openjp2/t1.c. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-834. In OpenJPEG 2.3.1, there is excessive iteration in the opj_t1_encode_cblks function of openjp2/t1.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file. This issue is similar to CVE-2018-6616. Affected products include: Uclouvain Openjpeg, Opensuse Leap, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Database Server, Oracle Outside In Technology.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

In OpenJPEG 2.3.1, there is excessive iteration in the opj_t1_encode_cblks function of openjp2/t1.c. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted bmp file. This issue is similar to CVE-2018-6616.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.6%
Top 16% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 2.6%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

31
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +3
CVSS: +28
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service MEDIUM

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:18c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/8ee335227bbcaf1614124046aa25e53d67b11ec3 REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00088.html REF http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00090.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108900 REF https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/1185/commits/cbe7384016083eac16078b359acd7a842253d503 REF https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00008.html REF https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-29 REF https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html REF https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

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