CVE-2024-56826
MEDIUMCVSS 5.6/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2024-56826 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the OpenJPEG project. A heap buffer overflow condition may be triggered when certain options are specified while using the opj_decompress utility. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the OpenJPEG project. A heap buffer overflow condition may be triggered when certain options are specified while using the opj_decompress utility. This can lead to an application crash or other undefined behavior.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-56826?
A flaw was found in the OpenJPEG project. A heap buffer overflow condition may be triggered when certain options are specified while using the opj_decompress utility. This can lead to an application crash or other undefined behavior.
How severe is CVE-2024-56826?
CVE-2024-56826 has a CVSS score of 5.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56826?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-56826?
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