CVE-2021-44956 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in the ffjpeg library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted JPEG file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-44956?
CVE-2021-44956 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Two Heap based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in ffjpeg through 01.01.2021. It is similar to CVE-2020-23852. Issues that are in the jfif_decode function at ffjpeg/src/jfif.c (line 552) could cause a Denial of Service by using a crafted jpeg file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44956?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockcarry Ffjpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44956 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-2021-44956 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44956 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-74g3-jv9w-535w.