CVE-2021-27804: Critical severity libjxl vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2021
·Updated
JPEG XL (aka jpeg-xl) through 0.3.2 allows writable memory corruption.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libjxl Project Libjxl<=0.3.2
Event History
Mar 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27804?
CVE-2021-27804 has a high severity rating due to its potential for writable memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-27804?
To fix CVE-2021-27804, upgrade to a version of libjxl higher than 0.3.2.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2021-27804?
CVE-2021-27804 affects libjxl versions up to and including 0.3.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-27804?
CVE-2021-27804 is a memory corruption vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2021-27804 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2021-27804 can potentially lead to remote code execution due to writable memory corruption.