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CVE-2017-14151

29
FAUCET Score

CVE-2017-14151 is an off-by-one error in OpenJPEG 2.2.0, specifically within the opj_tcd_code_block_enc_allocate_data function, affecting Debian and UCLouvain OpenJPEG implementations. This vulnerability can lead to an out-of-bounds write, potentially causing a remote denial of service via a heap-based buffer overflow or, in severe cases, remote code execution. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(s)CPE
2.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:uclouvain:openjpeg:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

CVSS Data

CVSS version used by this source: 3.1

8.8HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Exploitability Score
2.8
Impact Score
5.9
CvssVersion
3.1

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
5.16%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
91.6%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-27
Model: v2026.06.15
This CVE's current EPSS score of 0.0516 is in the 91st percentile among its peer group of 14,875 CVEs.

Social Chatter

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.

Media Mentions

No media coverage found for this CVE.

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.

Remediation

Patch Available

Vendor Patches (3)

github_advisorypatch availablevia nvd_reference
View patch
redhatend of lifevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6Fixed in: openjpeg
redhatend of lifevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7Fixed in: openjpeg

Vendor Advisories (1)

redhatCVE-2017-14151Low

openjpeg: Heap-based buffer overflow in opj_mqc_flush in mqc.c

Aug 20, 2017

References

blogs.gentoo.org / ago/2017/08/16/openjpeg-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-opj_mqc_flush-mqc-c
PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
github.com / uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/afb308b9ccbe129608c9205cf3bb39bbefad90b9
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
github.com / uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/982
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
debian.org / security/2017/dsa-4013
Third Party Advisory
securityfocus.com / bid/100633
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry