CVE-2021-32493: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 26, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier. A heap buffer overflow in function DJVU::GBitmap::decode() via crafted djvu file may lead to application crash and other consequences.

Other sources

A flaw was found in latest djavulibre. A heap buffer overflow in function DJVU::GBitmap::decode() via crafted djvu file may lead to application crash and other consequences.

References:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1943424

Red Hat

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/djvulibre
3.5.27.1-10+deb10u13.5.28-2
Djvulibre Project Djvulibre<=3.5.28
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Mar 26, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-32493?

CVE-2021-32493 is a vulnerability in djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier versions that allows a crafted djvu file to cause a heap buffer overflow, potentially leading to application crashes and other consequences.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-32493?

CVE-2021-32493 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-32493?

The affected software includes djvulibre-3.5.28 and earlier versions.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-32493?

To fix CVE-2021-32493, it is recommended to update your djvulibre package to version 3.5.28-2 or apply the provided patches for the affected versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32493?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-32493 on Red Hat Bugzilla, SourceForge, and the Debian Security Tracker.

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