OSV-2024-1279 Heap-buffer-overflow in opj_j2k_read_tile_header
A heap-buffer-overflow in OpenJPEG allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted JPEG2000 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-2024-1279?
OSV-2024-1279 is a memory corruption vulnerability in openjpeg, published on 5 Nov 2024. 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=42538309
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 8
Crash state:
opj_j2k_read_tile_header
opj_j2k_decode_tiles
opj_j2k_decode
Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-1279?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including openjpeg.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openjpeg OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2024-1279?
No fix has been published for OSV-2024-1279 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-2024-1279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-1279 in the wild and no public exploit code.