CVE-2021-29338: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 14, 2021
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Updated

Integer Overflow in OpenJPEG v2.4.0 allows remote attackers to crash the application, causing a Denial of Service (DoS). This occurs when the attacker uses the command line option "-ImgDir" on a directory that contains 1048576 files.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/openjpeg2<=2.4.0-3
2.5.0-2
uclouvain openjpeg=2.4.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 15, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:45 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:46 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29338?

CVE-2021-29338 is an integer overflow vulnerability in OpenJPEG v2.4.0 that allows remote attackers to crash the application, causing a Denial of Service (DoS).

2

How does CVE-2021-29338 affect Uclouvain Openjpeg?

CVE-2021-29338 affects Uclouvain Openjpeg 2.4.0, causing it to crash when an attacker uses the command line option "-ImgDir" on a directory that contains 1048576 files.

3

How does CVE-2021-29338 affect Fedoraproject Fedora 33 and 34?

CVE-2021-29338 affects Fedoraproject Fedora 33 and 34, causing the application to crash when an attacker uses the command line option "-ImgDir" on a directory that contains 1048576 files.

4

How does CVE-2021-29338 affect Debian Debian Linux 9.0?

CVE-2021-29338 affects Debian Debian Linux 9.0, causing the application to crash when an attacker uses the command line option "-ImgDir" on a directory that contains 1048576 files.

5

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29338?

CVE-2021-29338 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

6

How can I mitigate the CVE-2021-29338 vulnerability?

To mitigate the CVE-2021-29338 vulnerability, it is recommended to update OpenJPEG to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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