OSV-2021-510 Heap-use-after-free in grk_object_unref

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A heap-use-after-free vulnerability in the OpenJPEG library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted images.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is OSV-2021-510?

OSV-2021-510 is an use after free vulnerability in grok, published on 11 Mar 2021.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=31874

Crash type: Heap-use-after-free READ 8
Crash state:
grk_object_unref
grk::GrkObjectImpl<grk::GrkImage>::release
grk::GrkObject::unref

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-510?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
grok OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-510?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-510 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is OSV-2021-510 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-510 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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