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Libjxl CVE-2023-0645

CRITICAL
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2023-04-11 cve-coordination@google.com
9.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.1 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 11, 2023 - 14:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

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

AnalysisAI

An out of bounds read exists in libjxl. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability could allow attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. 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 products include: Libjxl Project Libjxl. Version information: version 0.8.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.

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