CVE-2025-70103 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.3 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in libjxl allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PBM images.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-70103?

CVE-2025-70103 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in libjxl 0.12.0 via crafted PBM images to the jxl::extras::DecodeImagePNM function in file lib/extras/dec/pnm.cc.

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-70103?

Linux distribution packages (11)
libjxl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 16.0All versions0.11.2-160000.2.1
mozjs128 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 16.0All versions128.14.0-160000.3.1
mozjs128 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 16.0All versions128.14.0-160000.3.1
libjxl SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0All versions0.11.2-160000.2.1
mozjs128 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0All versions128.14.0-160000.3.1
mozjs128 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0All versions128.14.0-160000.3.1
libjxl openSUSE:Leap 16.0All versions0.11.2-160000.2.1
libjxl-gtk openSUSE:Leap 16.0All versions0.11.2-160000.2.1
mozjs128 openSUSE:Leap 16.0All versions128.14.0-160000.3.1
mozjs115 openSUSE:TumbleweedAll versions115.15.0-9.1
mozjs140 openSUSE:TumbleweedAll versions140.10.1-2.1

How do I fix CVE-2025-70103?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2025-70103 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-70103 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-70103, ECHO-70e5-ab74-3fec, GHSA-4xm2-q73p-253r, MGASA-2026-0516, OESA-2026-3067, SUSE-SU-2026:22174-1 and 9 more.

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