Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Jhead by Matthias Wandel
CVE-2021-28278

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jhead Project

Status
Jhead
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 March 2022

What is CVE-2021-28278?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Jhead versions 3.04 and 3.05, allowing potential attackers to exploit the RemoveSectionType function within jpgfile.c. This flaw could lead to unintended application behavior, including possible crashes or execution of arbitrary code, thereby posing a security threat to users of affected versions.

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References

https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/15
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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