CVE-2021-45935
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45935 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Grok 9.5.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow in openhtj2k::T1OpenHTJ2K::decompress (called from std::__1::__packaged_task_func<std::__1::__bind<grk::T1DecompressScheduler::deco and std::__1::packaged_task<int).. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Grok 9.5.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow in openhtj2k::T1OpenHTJ2K::decompress (called from std::__1::__packaged_task_func<std::__1::__bind<grk::T1DecompressScheduler::deco and std::__1::packaged_task<int).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Grok Project | Grok | 9.5.0 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=39021Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/grok/OSV-2021-1344.yamlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/osamu620/OpenHTJ2KThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=39021Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/grok/OSV-2021-1344.yamlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/osamu620/OpenHTJ2KThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45935?
Grok 9.5.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow in openhtj2k::T1OpenHTJ2K::decompress (called from std::__1::__packaged_task_func<std::__1::__bind<grk::T1DecompressScheduler::deco and std::__1::packaged_task<int).
How severe is CVE-2021-45935?
CVE-2021-45935 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45935?
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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