OSV-2021-1510 Heap-buffer-overflow in WriteRingBuffer

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
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-1510?

OSV-2021-1510 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libjxl, published on 30 Oct 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=40449

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE {*}
Crash state:
WriteRingBuffer
BrotliDecoderDecompressStream
jxl::JxlBoxContentDecoder::Process

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1510?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libjxl OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1510?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1510 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-2021-1510 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1510 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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