CVE-2021-39516
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39516 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in libjpeg through 2020021. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function HuffmanDecoder::Get() located in huffmandecoder.hpp. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in libjpeg through 2020021. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function HuffmanDecoder::Get() located in huffmandecoder.hpp. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jpeg | Libjpeg | <= 2020021 |
References
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/42Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thorfdbg/libjpeg/issues/42Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39516?
An issue was discovered in libjpeg through 2020021. A NULL pointer dereference exists in the function HuffmanDecoder::Get() located in huffmandecoder.hpp. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2021-39516?
CVE-2021-39516 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39516?
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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