CVE-2021-28278 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 23 Mar 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in jhead allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted JPEG files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2021-28278?

CVE-2021-28278 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 via the RemoveSectionType function in jpgfile.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28278?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jhead Project Jhead.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28278?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-28278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-28278, GHSA-cf7f-2rx6-pw73, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-28278.