OSV-2021-1615 Heap-buffer-overflow in jxl::ModularFrameDecoder::DecodeGroup

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the JPEG XL decoder allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via malicious images.

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

What is OSV-2021-1615?

OSV-2021-1615 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libvips, published on 24 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=41283

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ {*}
Crash state:
jxl::ModularFrameDecoder::DecodeGroup
jxl::FrameDecoder::ProcessACGroup
jxl::ThreadPool::RunCallState<jxl::FrameDecoder::ProcessSections

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-1615?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libvips OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-1615?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-1615 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-2021-1615 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-1615 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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