CVE-2021-32491 Integer overflow in djvulibre

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the djvulibre library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted DjVu file.

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-2021-32491?

CVE-2021-32491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 24 Jun 2021. 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 flaw was found in djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier. An integer overflow in function render() in tools/ddjvu via crafted djvu file may lead to application crash and other consequences.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32491?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Djvulibre Project Djvulibre.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32491?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2021-32491 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32491 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2023-FQ52718, DEBIAN-CVE-2021-32491, GHSA-w6mc-6grg-6x9m, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-32491.

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