OpenJPEG tcd.c opj_t1_decode_cblks resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenJPEG. This affects the function opj_t1_decode_cblks of the file tcd.c. This manipulation causes resource consumption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-39329. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenJPEG (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function opj_t1_decode_cblks of the file tcd.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

A flaw was found in OpenJPEG. A resource exhaustion can occur in the opj_t1_decode_cblks function in tcd.c through a crafted image file, causing a denial of service.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-39329 since 07/27/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 databases at EUVD (EUVD-2023-43060) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1530). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source OpenJPEG

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/27/2023 🔍
07/04/2024 +343 days 🔍
07/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/29/2026 +573 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-39329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-39329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270355
EUVD: 🔍
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1530 - OpenJPEG: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2024 19:07
Updated: 01/29/2026 00:53
Changes: 07/04/2024 19:07 (51), 07/13/2024 13:44 (13), 07/15/2024 15:09 (1), 03/21/2025 01:21 (3), 08/03/2025 14:41 (1), 01/29/2026 00:53 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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