CVE-2014-8138
Published Dec 24, 2014 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode 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 file.
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QFinch assessment
Heap-based buffer overflow in the jp2_decode 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 file.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- MDVSA-2015:012 ↗
- DSA-3106 ↗
- 62619 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2015:0038 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2015:0042 ↗
- 61747 ↗
- packetstormsecurity.com ↗
- USN-2483-2 ↗
- USN-2483-1 ↗
- www.ocert.org ↗
- 62615 ↗
- 1033459 ↗
Record history
Published Dec 24, 2014 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026