CVE-2021-44957 Memory corruption in n/a
A global 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-2021-44957?
CVE-2021-44957 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
Global buffer overflow vulnerability exist in ffjpeg through 01.01.2021. It is similar to CVE-2020-23705. Issue is in the jfif_encode function at ffjpeg/src/jfif.c (line 708) could cause a Denial of Service by using a crafted jpeg file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44957?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockcarry Ffjpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44957?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44957 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-2021-44957 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44957 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p5x-c2fg-f7h9.