OSV-2021-1055 UNKNOWN WRITE in jxl::ModularFrameDecoder::DecodeGroup
A memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG XL decoder allows attackers to cause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2021-1055?
OSV-2021-1055 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libvips, published on 25 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=36456
Crash type: UNKNOWN WRITE
Crash state:
jxl::ModularFrameDecoder::DecodeGroup
jxl::FrameDecoder::ProcessACGroup
jxl::ThreadPool::RunCallState<jxl::FrameDecoder::ProcessSections
Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1055?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including libvips.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
libvips OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2021-1055?
No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1055 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 OSV-2021-1055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1055 in the wild and no public exploit code.