Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the opj_mqc_byteout function in mqc.c in OpenJPEG before 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted bmp file.
https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/835
https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/397f62c0a838e15d667ef50e27d5d011d2c79c04
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42600/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-26
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100564
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4013
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2017-08-30
Updated: 2025-04-20
Base Score: 4.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 6.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS: 0.05954