REDHAT-BUG-2335172: Medium severity openjpeg vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 2025
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Updated

This bug is triggered when we use opjdecompress with the -r option and its argument set to 2. Version v2.5.2 also has this vulnerability.

Reproducible: Always

Steps to Reproduce: see https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1563

References: https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/issues/1563 https://github.com/uclouvain/openjpeg/commit/e492644fbded4c820ca55b5e50e598d346e850e8 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=2333954

Affected Software

1 affected component
uclouvain openjpeg

Event History

Jan 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2335172?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2335172 is considered critical due to the impact it can have when decompressing images.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2335172?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2335172, upgrade to a patched version of OpenJPEG that addresses this specific vulnerability.

3

Which version of OpenJPEG is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2335172?

OpenJPEG version 2.5.2 is specifically affected by REDHAT-BUG-2335172.

4

What triggers the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2335172?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2335172 is triggered when using the opj_decompress command with the -r option set to 2.

5

Is REDHAT-BUG-2335172 reproducible?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2335172 is reproducible under the specified conditions listed in the bug report.

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