CVE-2021-45928: Medium severity libjxl vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2021
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Updated

libjxl b02d6b9, as used in libvips 8.11 through 8.11.2 and other products, has an out-of-bounds write in jxl::ModularFrameDecoder::DecodeGroup (called from jxl::FrameDecoder::ProcessACGroup and jxl::ThreadPool::RunCallState<jxl::FrameDecoder::ProcessSections).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libjxl Project Libjxl<0.6.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 PM
Description
Jan 1, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45928?

CVE-2021-45928 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-45928?

To mitigate CVE-2021-45928, users should upgrade libjxl to version 0.6.1 or newer.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-45928?

CVE-2021-45928 affects libjxl versions prior to 0.6.1, specifically in libvips versions 8.11 through 8.11.2.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45928?

CVE-2021-45928 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the libjxl library.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45928?

Additional details about CVE-2021-45928 can typically be found in security advisories or vulnerability databases.

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