Heap-based Buffer Overflow in jhead by Matthias Wandel
CVE-2021-28277

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jhead Project

Status
Jhead
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2022

What is CVE-2021-28277?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in jhead, specifically in the RemoveUnknownSections function within jpgfile.c. This issue may allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability by crafting a specific input that triggers heap memory corruption, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Affected versions include jhead 3.04 and 3.05, which require immediate attention to ensure the security of systems utilizing this software.

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References

https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/16
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-17
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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