null pointer dereference vulnerability in openjpeg product by vendor

CVE-2020-27842

What is CVE-2020-27842?

A vulnerability exists in openjpeg's t2 encoder that affects versions before 2.4.0. An attacker can exploit this flaw by providing specially crafted inputs, leading to a null pointer dereference. This vulnerability primarily impacts the availability of the application, making it crucial for users to update their software to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

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