CVE-2021-27804
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.99%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27804 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. JPEG XL (aka jpeg-xl) through 0.3.2 allows writable memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 3.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
JPEG XL (aka jpeg-xl) through 0.3.2 allows writable memory corruption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libjxl Project | Libjxl | <= 0.3.2 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161623/jpeg-xl-0.3.1-Memory-Corruption.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/01/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wg1/jpeg-xl/-/tagsThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161623/jpeg-xl-0.3.1-Memory-Corruption.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Mar/2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/01/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wg1/jpeg-xl/-/tagsThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27804?
JPEG XL (aka jpeg-xl) through 0.3.2 allows writable memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2021-27804?
CVE-2021-27804 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27804?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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