OSV-2022-608 Heap-use-after-free in jxl::WriteToPixelCallbackStage::ProcessRow

Not scored Published

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

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-2022-608?

OSV-2022-608 is an use after free vulnerability in libjxl, published on 21 Jul 2022. 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=49277

Crash type: Heap-use-after-free READ 4
Crash state:
jxl::WriteToPixelCallbackStage::ProcessRow
jxl::LowMemoryRenderPipeline::RenderRect
jxl::LowMemoryRenderPipeline::ProcessBuffers

Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-608?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libjxl OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2022-608?

No fix has been published for OSV-2022-608 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-2022-608 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-608 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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