REDHAT-BUG-1950101: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 15, 2021

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.

Reference: https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1338

Affected Software

1 affected component

uclouvain openjpeg

Event History

Apr 15, 2021

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·06:28 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1950101?

REDHAT-BUG-1950101 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1950101?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1950101, upgrade to a patched version of OpenJPEG that addresses the integer overflow issue.

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1950101?

Any user or application utilizing UCLouvain OpenJPEG v2.4.0 is potentially affected by REDHAT-BUG-1950101.

What causes REDHAT-BUG-1950101?

REDHAT-BUG-1950101 is caused by an integer overflow that occurs when processing a directory with a large number of files.

Can REDHAT-BUG-1950101 lead to remote code execution?

No, REDHAT-BUG-1950101 primarily leads to a Denial of Service, not remote code execution.