libjxl 0.5.0 GIF File lib/jxl/image.cc PlaneBase denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libjxl 0.5.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function jxl::PlaneBase::PlaneBase in the library lib/jxl/image.cc of the component GIF File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-36691. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in libjxl 0.5.0. This affects the function jxl::PlaneBase::PlaneBase in the library lib/jxl/image.cc of the component GIF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 08/31/2021. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-36691. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 257871 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-36691), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (257871). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 257871
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-36691

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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07/12/2021 🔍
08/31/2021 +50 days 🔍
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08/30/2025 +1460 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-36691 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-36691
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-181713

Entryinfo

Created: 08/31/2021 09:01
Updated: 08/30/2025 22:12
Changes: 08/31/2021 09:01 (37), 09/03/2021 12:42 (2), 08/30/2025 22:12 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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