OSV-2024-477 Heap-buffer-overflow in ultrahdr::gain_map_metadata::decodeGainmapMetadata

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the UltraHDR library allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious 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-2024-477?

OSV-2024-477 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libultrahdr, published on 16 May 2024. 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=68933

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
ultrahdr::gain_map_metadata::decodeGainmapMetadata
ultrahdr::JpegR::decodeJPEGR
UltraHdrDecFuzzer::process

Which versions are affected by OSV-2024-477?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libultrahdr OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2024-477?

No fix has been published for OSV-2024-477 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-2024-477 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2024-477 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Is OSV-2024-477 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free