Exiv2 up to 0.27.4-RC1 JPG Image jp2image.cpp Jp2Image::readMetadata rawData.size heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Exiv2 up to 0.27.4-RC1. The affected element is the function Jp2Image::readMetadata of the file jp2image.cpp of the component JPG Image Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument rawData.size can lead to heap-based overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-3482. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Exiv2 up to 0.27.4-RC1 (Image Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function Jp2Image::readMetadata of the file jp2image.cpp of the component JPG Image Handler. The manipulation of the argument rawData.size with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 04/09/2021. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-3482. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 0.27.4-RC1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Exiv2 0.27.4-RC1

Timelineinfo

04/05/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-3482 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-3482
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172684

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2021 08:15
Updated: 04/15/2021 10:48
Changes: 04/09/2021 08:15 (41), 04/15/2021 10:48 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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