Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2219236

First published: Mon Jul 03 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability was found in OpenJPEG where an attacker remotely sends malicious pictures to allow the program to run, which can cause denial of service and exhaust system resources. References: <a href="https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1471">https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1471</a> <a href="https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/1470">https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/1470</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
uclouvain openjpeg

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2219236?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2219236 is considered high due to the potential for denial of service and resource exhaustion.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2219236?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2219236, ensure you update to the latest version of OpenJPEG that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks are mitigated by addressing REDHAT-BUG-2219236?

    Addressing REDHAT-BUG-2219236 mitigates remote code execution and denial of service attacks stemming from malicious image files.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2219236?

    Users and systems running vulnerable versions of UCLouvain OpenJPEG are at risk from REDHAT-BUG-2219236.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2219236 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2219236 can be exploited remotely by sending malicious images to the OpenJPEG program.

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