OSV-2022-480 Heap-buffer-overflow in jxl::JxlBoxContentDecoder::Process
A heap-buffer-overflow in the JPEG XL decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious files.
- 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-2022-480?
OSV-2022-480 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libjxl, published on 15 Jun 2022. 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=48029
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ {*}
Crash state:
jxl::JxlBoxContentDecoder::Process
HandleBoxes
JxlDecoderProcessInput
Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-480?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including libjxl.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
libjxl OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2022-480?
No fix has been published for OSV-2022-480 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-2022-480 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-480 in the wild and no public exploit code.