CVE-2023-39328: Openjpeg: denail of service via crafted image file

Published Jul 3, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in OpenJPEG similar to CVE-2019-6988. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass existing protections and cause an application crash through a maliciously crafted file.

Other sources

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:

https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1471 https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/pull/1470

Red Hat

Affected Software

9 affected components
uclouvain openjpeg
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 3, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39328?

CVE-2023-39328 has been classified with a high severity due to its ability to cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-39328?

To address CVE-2023-39328, update OpenJPEG to the latest version that includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-39328?

CVE-2023-39328 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending maliciously crafted image files that can crash the application.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-39328?

CVE-2023-39328 affects the OpenJPEG software developed by uclouvain.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-39328 if I cannot update?

Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2023-39328, so updating is the recommended approach.

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