CVE-2021-36691: High severity libjxl vulnerability
Published Aug 30, 2021
·Updated
libjxl v0.5.0 is affected by a Assertion failed issue in lib/jxl/image.cc jxl::PlaneBase::PlaneBase(). When encoding a malicous GIF file using cjxl, an attacker can trigger a denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Libjxl Project Libjxl=0.5.0
Event History
Aug 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36691?
CVE-2021-36691 has a severity rating of Low due to its potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-36691?
To fix CVE-2021-36691, upgrade to a version of libjxl that is newer than 0.5.0 where the vulnerability is addressed.
3
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2021-36691?
CVE-2021-36691 is caused by an assertion failure when encoding a malicious GIF file using the cjxl tool.
4
Can CVE-2021-36691 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-36691 can be exploited remotely since it involves the processing of potentially malicious GIF files.
5
What software is affected by CVE-2021-36691?
CVE-2021-36691 specifically affects version 0.5.0 of the libjxl library.