CVE-2023-0645: Out of Bounds read in libjxl

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

An out of bounds read exists in libjxl. An attacker using a specifically crafted file could cause an out of bounds read in the exif handler. We recommend upgrading to version 0.8.1 or past commit  https://github.com/libjxl/libjxl/pull/2101/commits/d95b050c1822a5b1ede9e0dc937e43fca1b10159 https://github.com/libjxl/libjxl/pull/2101/commits/d95b050c1822a5b1ede9e0dc937e43fca1b10159

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libjxl Project Libjxl<0.8.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade libjxl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.8.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2023-0645

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0645?

CVE-2023-0645 has a moderate severity due to potential out of bounds read vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-0645?

To fix CVE-2023-0645, upgrade libjxl to version 0.8.1 or later.

3

What can happen if CVE-2023-0645 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-0645 could lead to data leaks or application crashes due to out of bounds reads.

4

Which versions of libjxl are affected by CVE-2023-0645?

CVE-2023-0645 affects all versions of libjxl prior to 0.8.1.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-0645?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2023-0645.

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