Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in jhead by Red Hat
CVE-2019-19035

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jhead Project

Status
Jhead
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-19035?

The jhead application, specifically version 3.03, is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read. This issue occurs in the functionalities of ReadJpegSections and process_SOFn found in jpgfile.c. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by opening a specially crafted JPEG file, leading to potential denial of service scenarios. Monitoring the use of jhead and applying appropriate security measures is crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1765647
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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