# CVE-2017-17480: libopenjp2-7: In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, a stack-based buffer overflow was discovered in the pgxtovolume function in jp3d/convert.c

CVE-2017-17480 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by libopenjp2-7 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1, released October 8, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-17480
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0514
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 7, 2017

## Description

In OpenJPEG 2.3.0, a stack-based buffer overflow was discovered in the pgxtovolume function in jp3d/convert.c. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to remote denial of service or possibly remote code execution.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libopenjp2-7 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjp2-7 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjp2-7-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjp2-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjp2-tools 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjp2-tools-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjp3d-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjp3d-tools 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjp3d-tools-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjp3d7 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjp3d7 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjp3d7-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjpip-dec-server Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjpip-dec-server 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjpip-dec-server-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjpip-server Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjpip-server 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjpip-server-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjpip-viewer Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjpip-viewer 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjpip-viewer-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Linux | libopenjpip7 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1 | [libopenjpip7 2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenjpip7-2.3.0-2build0.18.04.1.md) | Oct 8, 2018 |

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