OpenJPEG up to 2.4.0 lib/openjp2/j2k.c opj_j2k_add_tlmarker heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenJPEG and classified as critical. This affects the function opj_j2k_add_tlmarker in the library lib/openjp2/j2k.c. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-56827. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenJPEG. This affects the function opj_j2k_add_tlmarker in the library lib/openjp2/j2k.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A flaw was found in the OpenJPEG project. A heap buffer overflow condition may be triggered when certain options are specified while using the opj_decompress utility. This can lead to an application crash or other undefined behavior.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-56827. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214505 (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS / 24.10 : OpenJPEG vulnerabilities (USN-7223-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.5.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch e492644fbded4c820ca55b5e50e598d346e850e8 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (214505) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-53438). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 5.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214505
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS / 24.10 : OpenJPEG vulnerabilities (USN-7223-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenJPEG 2.5.3
Patch: e492644fbded4c820ca55b5e50e598d346e850e8

Timelineinfo

01/01/2025 🔍
01/01/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/05/2025 +185 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-56827 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-56827
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289929
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/01/2025 18:43
Updated: 07/05/2025 11:34
Changes: 01/01/2025 18:43 (56), 01/09/2025 14:56 (13), 01/23/2025 05:55 (2), 02/16/2025 08:16 (3), 07/05/2025 11:34 (1)
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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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