OSV-2021-1496 Heap-buffer-overflow in jxl::JxlBoxContentDecoder::Process

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the JPEG XL decoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Not stated
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-1496?

OSV-2021-1496 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libjxl, published on 28 Oct 2021.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=40396

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 1
Crash state:
jxl::JxlBoxContentDecoder::Process
JxlDecoderProcessInput
djxl_fuzzer.cc

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1496?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including libjxl.

PackageAffectedFixed in
libjxl OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1496?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1496 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-2021-1496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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