CVE-2014-0349

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in J2k-Codec allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file

published April 12, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted JPEG 2000 file can be a backdoor for remote code execution! It’s like inviting someone in under the guise of a beautiful painting, but they have a hidden agenda. 🎨 Think of it like a magician’s trick—what looks like a delightful card is actually a secret message that opens a hidden door. An attacker can manipulate a seemingly innocent file to gain unwanted access, similar to how a magician makes you believe in the impossible! This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on your system just by sneaking in a deceptively crafted image file. Imagine someone gaining complete control over your computer just because you opened a file that looked like harmless art! 🎭 That could lead to data theft, system compromise, or even worse if left unaddressed.

Put simply

Think of it like a magician’s trick—what looks like a delightful card is actually a secret message that opens a hidden door. An attacker can manipulate a seemingly innocent file to gain unwanted access, similar to how a magician makes you believe in the impossible! Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the J2k-Codec library enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted JPEG 2000 files, without needing any user interaction for exploitation. This makes it particularly sneaky!

What to do

This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on your system just by sneaking in a deceptively crafted image file. Imagine someone gaining complete control over your computer just because you opened a file that looked like harmless art! 🎭 That could lead to data theft, system compromise, or even worse if left unaddressed. To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that your J2k-Codec is updated to the latest version, which resolves these unspecified issues. Additionally, consider implementing strict file validation policies to block potentially malicious file types. You've got this! By staying vigilant and updating your software, you're joining the ranks of security heroes everywhere! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03799 · 90.0th percentile
Published
2014-04-12T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 APR 01:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in J2k-Codec allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG 2000 file
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