CVE-2021-44334 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A heap-buffer-overflow in the ok-file-formats library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code 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
None listed

What is CVE-2021-44334?

CVE-2021-44334 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 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

David Brackeen ok-file-formats 97f78ca is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. When the function of the ok-file-formats project is used, a heap-buffer-overflow occurs in function ok_jpg_convert_YCbCr_to_RGB() in "/ok_jpg.c:513" .

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44334?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ok-File-Formats Project Ok-File-Formats.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44334?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44334 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is CVE-2021-44334 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44334 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2vfm-rw86-mwjv.

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