CVE-2023-39327: Openjpeg: malicious files can cause the program to enter a large loop

Published Jul 4, 2024
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Updated

A flaw was found in OpenJPEG. Maliciously constructed pictures can cause the program to enter a large loop and continuously print warning messages on the terminal.

Other sources

In openjpeg, maliciously constructed pictures can cause the program to enter a large loop and continuously print warning messages on the terminal.

References:

https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1472

Red Hat

Affected Software

9 affected components
debian/openjpeg2<=2.4.0-3, <=2.5.0-2
All of the following
uclouvain openjpeg
Any of the following
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
All of the following
uclouvain openjpeg=2.0
Any of the following
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
uclouvain openjpeg=2.5.0

Event History

Jul 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
Affected Software
Sep 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39327?

CVE-2023-39327 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial-of-service through infinite loops.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-39327?

To mitigate CVE-2023-39327, upgrade OpenJPEG to version 2.4.0-4 or higher, or to 2.5.0-3 or higher.

3

Which versions of OpenJPEG are affected by CVE-2023-39327?

CVE-2023-39327 affects OpenJPEG versions up to and including 2.4.0-3 and 2.5.0-2.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-39327 allow?

CVE-2023-39327 allows for denial-of-service attacks by processing specially crafted images that lead to excessive warning messages.

5

Is CVE-2023-39327 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2023-39327 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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