CVE-2024-0143 Memory corruption in nvJPEG2000
An attacker can achieve code execution and data tampering via a crafted JPEG2000 file exploiting an out-of-bounds write in the NVIDIA nvJPEG2000 library.
- 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-2024-0143?
CVE-2024-0143 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in NVIDIA nvJPEG2000, published on 12 Feb 2025. 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
NVIDIA nvJPEG2000 library contains a vulnerability where an attacker can cause an out-of-bounds write issue by means of a specially crafted JPEG2000 file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution and data tampering.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0143?
How do I fix CVE-2024-0143?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0143 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-2024-0143 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0143 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx98-f2vw-wvr8.