CVE-2025-50952 Null dereference in n/a
A NULL pointer dereference in OpenJPEG allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted image files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-50952?
CVE-2025-50952 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Uclouvain Openjpeg, published on 7 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
openjpeg v 2.5.0 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the component /openjp2/dwt.c.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-50952?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
texmaker openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 6.0.1-2.1 |
Products include Uclouvain Openjpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2025-50952?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2025-50952 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-50952 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Uclouvain Openjpeg
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2025-50952, BELL-CVE-2025-50952, DEBIAN-CVE-2025-50952, DLA-4424-1, ECHO-726a-4071-0f2f, GHSA-2pr5-qxg3-pfqf and 9 more.